Coronavirus (Covid-19) Management for Primary Care Policy
This policy has been written to cover the operational procedures necessary for this primary care practice to protect its patients and staff from the risks presented by coronavirus (Covid-19) infection.
What is Coronavirus?
The World Health Organisation defines coronaviruses as a family of viruses that cause infectious illness ranging from very mild to very severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Covid-19 is a new strain which originated in China at the end of 2019. It has since spread worldwide, initiating a global pandemic public health emergency.
