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2019 Novel Coronavirus (Updated Feb. 2020)
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. See Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidance on evaluation for patients who may be ill with or exposed to 2019-nCoV. and DC, Maryland and Virginia guidance on testing and reporting.
2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
What Steps Should You take in DC?
In the event of a Patient Under Investigation for 2019 novel Coronavirus, providers should immediately notify infection control personnel, then contact DC Health at 202-442-9370 (during business hours) or 844-493-2652 (after business hours).
For guidelines on evaluation criteria, important patient information, specimen collection, safety precautions, and local reporting, see DC Health's Update and Interim Guidance on 2019-nCoV . See also:
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