Coronavirus outbreaks: prevention and management recommendations

What is it about?

This strain of coronavirus became officially known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and also referred to as 2019-nCoV. The infection caused by this virus is known as coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).Cases of COVID-19 are no longer limited to Wuhan, with the increasing number of cases and widening geographical spread raising grave concerns about the future trajectory of the outbreak. Consequently, the COVID-19 epidemic has led to the implementation of extraordinary public health measures to reduce further spread of the virus within China and elsewhere. Be aware that pharmacists have a crucial role in proactively providing other healthcare professionals and the public with information and recommendations for preventing, detecting, treating, managing and controlling coronavirus infections.

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Why is it important?

Keep up-to-date with information/recommendations from the WHO, CDC and other organizations about COVID-19, a new, rapidly spreading and potentially serious coronavirus infection of global concern.Take measures to prevent the transmission, and thereby the spread, of this virus.Focus treatment on relieving the symptoms and preventing serious outcomes, as there is no specific antiviral therapy.

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