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Last Updated: January 2021

This guide was created by Toronto Public Health (TPH) Library to link TPH staff to a selective list of online resources on the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV or SARS-CoV-2) which causes COVID-19. We are grateful for our public health library colleagues across Ontario (i.e. Ontario Public Health Library Association members) who communicate regularly throughout the pandemic and share topics and resources of interest which were added to this guide.  

  • Some links in this guide are from other jurisdictions. If in doubt, always follow the guidance received from your local health officials (TPH COVID or Ontario COVID information).
  • As of February 11, 2020 this guide will be updated to reflect the new disease name (COVID-19)  but readers may notice that the previous name/s in earlier publications.
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WHO Weekly Epidemiological Update

WHO: Daily Situation Reports

WHO: COVID-19 Daily Situation Reports

Starting the week of August 7th the WHO started providing weekly epidemiological reports. The last daily situation report was on Aug. 16, 2020. 

16 August 2020 - Situation report - 209

15 August 2020 - Situation report - 208
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13 August 2020 - Situation report - 206
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2 July 2020 - Situation report - 164 

1 July 2020 - Situation report - 163

30 June 2020 - Situation report - 162

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18 May 2020 - Situation Report 119

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14 May 2020 - Situation report - 115

13 May 2020 - Situation report - 114

12 May 2020 -Situation report - 113

11 May 2020 - Situation report - 112

10 May 2020 - Situation report - 111

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7 May 2020 - Situation report - 108

6 May 2020 - Situation report - 107

5 May 2020 - Situation report - 106

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3 May 2020 - Situation report - 104

2 May 2020 - Situation report - 103

1 May 2020 - Situation report - 102

30 April 2020 - Situation report - 101

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27 April 2020 - Situation report - 98

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23 April 2020 - Situation report - 94

22 April 2020 - Situation report - 93

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16 April 2020 - Situation report - 87

15 April 2020 - Situation report - 86

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13 April 2020 - Situation report - 84

12 April 2020 - Situation report - 83

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10 April 2020 - Situation report - 81

9 April 202- Situation report - 80

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7 April 2020 - Situation report - 78

6 April 2020 - Situation report - 77

5 April 2020 - Situation report - 76

4 April 2020 - Situation report - 75

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2 April 2020 - Situation report - 73

1 April 2020 - Situation report - 72

31 March 2020 - Situation report - 71

30 March 2020 - Situation report - 70

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21 January 2020: Situation report - 1
 

Emergency Preparedness Response (WHO)

WHO: Emergency Preparedness Response

Internaltional Comparisons & Lessons Learned

​Grey Literature

Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health

United Kingdom Department of Health. (2020). Wuhan Novel Coronavirus: Guidance for Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories, Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, ID: 20653.  www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-guidance-for-clinical-diagnostic-laboratories
 

Access Notes:

 

United Kingdom Department of Health. Wuhan Novel Coronavirus: Background Information, Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, ID: 20654. www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-background-information 

Access Notes:

United Kingdom Department of Health. Wuhan Novel Coronavirus: Initial Investigation of Possible Cases, ID: 20655. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-initial-investigation-of-possible-cases

Access Notes: Direct link to page for guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-initial-investigation-of-possible-cases/investigation-and-initial-clinical-management-of-possible-cases-of-wuhan-novel-coronavirus-wn-cov-infection,
 

United Kingdom Department of Health. WN-CoV: Guidance for Primary Care, ID: 20701. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wn-cov-guidance-for-primary-care/wn-cov-interim-guidance-for-primary-care

Network for Public Health Law. Emergency Legal Preparedness and Wuhan Coronavirus: A Primer, ID: 20702. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://www.networkforphl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Network-Primer-Wuhan-Coronavirus-2020.pdf

Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Readiness and Response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Interim Guidance V2. ID: 20618. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/1264842/retrieve,

European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Outbreak of Acute Respiratory Syndrome Associated With a Novel Coronavirus, China: First Cases Imported in the EU/EEA; Second Update; Rapid Risk Assessment,ID: 20700. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Risk-assessment-pneumonia-Wuhan-China-26-Jan-2020_0.pdf
 

Title: Infection Prevention and Control During Health Care When Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Infection is Suspected: Interim Guidance,
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: This five-page guidance, updated on January 25, 2020, is intended for healthcare workers, healthcare managers, and infection prevention and control teams, detailing principles of infection prevention and control strategies associated with health care with suspected novel coronavirus (nCoV). It discusses duration of contact and droplet precautions for nCoV infection, and collection and handling of laboratory specimens from patients with suspected nCoV.,
Access Notes: Direct link to document: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/20200126-ncov-ipc-during-health-care.pdf?sfvrsn=69e588ce_1&download=true Link to previous guidance (January 1, 2020): https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/1264834/retrieve,
ID: 20617. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.who.int/publications-detail/infection-prevention-and-control-during-health-care-when-novel-coronavirus-(ncov)-infection-is-suspected-20200125

Title: Household Transmission Investigation Protocol for 2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Infection,
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: This 31-page household transmission investigation is a case-ascertained prospective study of all identified household contacts of a laboratory confirmed 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection. It is intended to provide rapid and early information on the clinical, epidemiological, and virological characteristics of 2019-nCoV. The protocol has been designed to investigate household transmission of 2019-nCoV in any country in which 2019-nCoV infection has been reported and households are exposed.,
Access Notes: Direct link to document: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/20200125-20019-ncov-household-transmission-investigation-protocol-final.pdf?sfvrsn=bb74cb59_2&download=true,
ID: 20698. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/early-investigations/

Title: Statement on the Meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee Regarding the Outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV),
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: The Emergency Committee convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus 2019 in the People’s Republic of China, with exportations currently reported in the Republic of Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Singapore, met on January 22-23, 2020. The advice was that the event did not constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), but Committee members agreed on the urgency of the situation and suggested that the Committee should be reconvened in a matter of days to examine the situation further. This page provides the Committee's advice to WHO, affected countries, and the global community.,
Access Notes: Link to statement in Chinese: https://www.who.int/zh/news-room/detail/23-01-2020-statement-on-the-meeting-of-the-international-health-regulations-(2005)-emergency-committee-regarding-the-outbreak-of-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov),
ID: 20681. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/23-01-2020-statement-on-the-meeting-of-the-international-health-regulations-(2005)-emergency-committee-regarding-the-outbreak-of-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)

Title: Outbreak of Acute Respiratory Syndrome Associated with a Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: First Update; Rapid Risk Assessment,
Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC),
Annotation: This 12-page risk assessment is based on published information available as of January 21, 2020. On the basis of the information currently available, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) considers that the potential impact of 2019-nCoV outbreaks is high; further global spread is likely; there is currently a moderate likelihood of infection for European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) travelers visiting Wuhan, China; and there is a moderate likelihood of detecting cases imported into EU/EEA countries.,
Access Notes: Direct link to document: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Risk-assessment-pneumonia-Wuhan-China-22-Jan-2020.pdf,
ID: 20682. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/risk-assessment-outbreak-acute-respiratory-syndrome-associated-novel-coronavirus

Title: Disease Outbreak News (DONs),
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: This web page, updated in 2020, provides the latest updates on diseases reported to the World Health Organization, including updates on cases of novel coronavirus in Asia and Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It provides links to archives of disease outbreaks by year, by disease, and disease outbreaks by countries, territories, and areas.,
ID: 3163. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.who.int/csr/don/en/

Title: 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China,
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID),
Annotation: This web page provides information about the outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, under these topics: Risk Assessment, Guidance for Travelers, Information for Healthcare Professionals, Information for Laboratories, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Response. It also provides links to the latest news.,
ID: 20657. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/

Title: Global Surveillance for Human Infection with Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Interim Guidance,
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: This two-page document summarizes World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for surveillance of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) recently identified in Wuhan, China (2019-nCoV). WHO will update these recommendations as new information becomes available on the situation.,
Access Notes:

Direct link to document: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/20200121-global-surveillance-for-2019-ncov.pdf?sfvrsn=9d82f528_4&download=true

ID: 20665. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
 

Title: Home Care for Patients with Suspected Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Infection Presenting with Mild Symptoms and Management of Contacts: Interim Guidance,
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: The World Health Organization has developed this three-page rapid advice note to meet the need for recommendations on the safe home care for patients with suspected novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection presenting with mild symptoms, and public health measures related to management of asymptomatic contacts. It is intended for public health and infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, health care managers, and health care workers.,
Access Notes: Direct link to document: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/20200120-ncov-home-care-infected-patients.pdf?sfvrsn=351295c_2&download=true,
ID: 20652. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.who.int/internal-publications-detail/home-care-for-patients-with-suspected-novel-coronavirus-(nCoV)-infection-presenting-with-mild-symptoms-and-management-of-contacts

Title: 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: Interim Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients Under Investigation for 2019 Novel Coronavirus,
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID),
Annotation: Although the transmission dynamics have yet to be determined, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently recommends a cautious approach to patients under investigation for 2019 Novel Coronavirus. This web page provides interim recommendations for infection and control, and additional infection control practices resources.,
ID: 20659. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/infection-control.html

Title: 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: Interim Guidance for Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV),
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID),
Annotation: This interim guidance is for staff at local and state health departments, infection prevention and control professionals, healthcare providers, and healthcare workers who are coordinating the home care and isolation of people who are confirmed to have, or being evaluated for 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection. It does not apply to patients in healthcare settings.,
Access Notes: Link to Interim Guidance for Preventing 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from Spreading to Others in Homes and Communities: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/guidance-prevent-spread.html,
ID: 20660. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/guidance-home-care.html

Title: Laboratory Testing for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Suspected Human Cases,
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: This web page, updated on January 17, 2020, provides a seven-page document whose purpose is to provide interim guidance to laboratories and stakeholders involved in laboratory testing of patients who meet the definition of suspected case of pneumonia associated with a novel coronavirus identified in Wuhan, China. It also provides WHO interim guidance documents and other protocols which are posted when they become available.,
ID: 20615. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus/laboratory-diagnostics-for-novel-coronavirus

Title: 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals,
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID),
Annotation: This web page provides interim guidance for healthcare professionals regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus from Wuhan, China (2019-nCoV) in three sections: Criteria to Guide Evaluation of Patients Under Investigation (PUI) for 2019-nCoV; Recommendations for Reporting, Testing, and Specimen Collection; and Interim Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients Under Investigation for 2019-nCoV.,
Access Notes: Link to PDF file of Interim 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) patient under investigation (PUI) form: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/pui-form.pdf Link to form in a Word file: Word https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/pui-form.doc,
ID: 20658. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/clinical-criteria.html

Title: 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens from Patients Under Investigation (PUIs) for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV),
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID),
Annotation: Health care providers should contact their local/state health department immediately to notify them of patients with fever and lower respiratory illness who traveled to Wuhan, China within 14 days of symptom onset. This web page provides information about general guidelines, serum, and shipping related to patients under investigation for 2019 novel corona virus.,
ID: 20661. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/guidelines-clinical-specimens.html

Title: 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: Interim Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV),
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID),
Annotation: This web page provides general and specific biosafety guidelines for handling 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) specimens, as well as information about clinical laboratory testing; packing, shipping, and transport; and related resources. Timely communication between clinical and laboratory staff is essential to minimize the risk incurred in handling specimens from patients with possible 2019-nCoV infection.,
ID: 20662. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/lab-biosafety-guidelines.html

Title: Cluster of Pneumonia Cases Caused by a Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: Rapid Risk Assessment,
Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC),
Annotation: The likelihood of importation of cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) to the European Union (EU) is considered to be low, but cannot be excluded in the current situation. This 10-page document presents disease background, risk assessment, and options for response. The upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations at the end of January 2020 will cause an increase in the volume of travel to/from China and within China, increasing the likelihood of possible cases arriving in the EU.,
Access Notes: Direct link to document: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Risk%20assessment%20-%20pneumonia%20Wuhan%20China%2017%20Jan%202020.pdf,
ID: 20664. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/rapid-risk-assessment-cluster-pneumonia-cases-caused-novel-coronavirus-wuhan

Title: Surveillance Case Definitions for Human Infection with Novel Coronavirus (nCoV): Interim Guidance V2,
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: This one-page document, updated on January 15, 2020, summarizes World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for surveillance of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) recently identified in Wuhan, China (2019-nCoV). WHO will update these recommendations as new information becomes available on the situation in Wuhan, China. This interim guidance was adapted from WHO’s guidance materials published for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).,
Access Notes: Direct link to document: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/20200115-surveillance-case-definitions-ncov-final.pdf?sfvrsn=bee0de9b_2&download=true,
ID: 20614. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.who.int/internal-publications-detail/surveillance-case-definitions-for-human-infection-withnovel-coronavirus-(ncov)

Title: Wuhan Novel Coronavirus: Infection Prevention and Control,
Source: United Kingdom Department of Health (DH),
Annotation: This web page provides information about guidance on infection prevention and control for Wuhan novel coronavirus, and a link to Wuhan Novel Coronavirus (WN-CoV) Infection Prevention and Control Guidance, which outlines infection prevention and control advice for healthcare providers assessing possible cases of WN-CoV.,
Access Notes: Direct link to page for guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-infection-prevention-and-control/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-wn-cov-infection-prevention-and-control-guidance,
ID: 20656. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-infection-prevention-and-control

Title: Clinical Management of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection When Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Infection is Suspected: Interim Guidance,
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: This 10-page document is intended for clinicians taking care of hospitalized adult and pediatric patients with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected. It is not meant to replace clinical judgment or specialist consultation, but rather to strengthen clinical management of these patients and provide to up-to-date guidance. Best practices for SARI, including infection prevention and control (IPC) and optimized supportive care for severely ill patients, are essential.,
Access Notes: Direct link to document: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/clinical-management-of-novel-cov.pdf?sfvrsn=bc7da517_2&download=true,
ID: 20616. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,

 

Title: Disease Commodity Package for Novel Coronavirus,
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: This four-page table is a disease commodity package for novel coronavirus that provides information about surveillance, prevention and control, case management, key outbreak control activities considered for material supply, and personal protective equipment. It provides a draft list of supplies needed for laboratories and health centers managing a new coronavirus.,
Access Notes: Direct link to document: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/documents/publications/novel-coronavirus-ncov.pdf?sfvrsn=e8e3e0ff_2&download=true,
ID: 20620. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
 

Title: National Capacities Review Tool for a Novel Coronavirus (nCoV),
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: The main aim of this five-page tool is to better understand existing capacities in the area of detection and response to a novel coronavirus (nCoV) that is zoonotic and causes respiratory disease. The tool was developed with other coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, in mind and in consultation with member states. This information will help national authorities to identify main gaps, perform risk assessments, and plan for additional investigations, response, and control actions.,
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ID: 20619. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
 

Title: National Capacities Review Tool for a Novel Coronavirus (nCoV),
Source: World Health Organization (WHO),
Annotation: The main aim of this five-page national capacities review tool is to better understand existing capacities in the area of detection and response to a novel coronavirus (nCoV) that is zoonotic and causes respiratory disease. The tool was developed with other coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, in mind and in consultation with member states. This information will help national authorities to identify main gaps, perform risk assessments, and plan for additional investigations, response, and control actions.,
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ID: 20680. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.,
 

World Health Organization (WHO). Q&A on Coronaviruses, ID: 20613. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. ID: 20613. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Full text available from: www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses

World Health Organization (WHO). WHO (World Health Organization) Recommendations to Reduce Risk of Transmission of Emerging Pathogens from Animals to Humans in Live Animal Markets, ID: 20635. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine., Ful text available from: www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus/who-recommendations-to-reduce-risk-of-transmission-of-emerging-pathogens-from-animals-to-humans-in-live-animal-markets

European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Risk Assessment Guidelines for Infectious Diseases Transmitted on Aircraft (RAGIDA): Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV); Technical Report, ID: 20673. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine., Full text available from: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/infectious-diseases-transmitted-on-aircrafts-ragida-risk-assessment-guidelines.pdf,

World Health Organization (WHO). Emerging Respiratory Viruses, Including nCoV: Methods for Detection, Prevention, Response and Control, [Online Course].  ID: 20699. From: Disaster Lit®a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine., Available from: openwho.org/courses/introduction-to-ncov 

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