Primary Care Test Reference Guide - UPDATED

The Ministry of Health has published an updated Primary Care Quick Refence Guide for guidance on assessing and testing the undifferentiated respiratory illness and those at risk of COVID-19 infection.  It includes:

• the latest advice on use of P2/N95 masks, including the exemption of fit-testing for general practice teams for 14 days and advice on how to fit-check.
• how to apply red streaming in practice for all cases of undifferentiated respiratory illness as well

• practical information on who should be swabbed and the latest protocols. 

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