Please take the time to read this guidance on how to treat patients presenting with respiratory infections caused by the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus.

You will be aware of the evolving situation in China where, as of 23rd January 2020 it has been reported that around 583 people have been identified with respiratory infections caused by a Novel Coronavirus.

Please read the below documents by Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care.

Message for all clinical staff encountering patients with respiratory infections arrived from overseas

Advice for the NHS in England

Management of a suspected case of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus (WN-CoV)

WIN-CoV Pathway