Guidance

MERS-CoV: infection control for possible or confirmed cases

Infection control guidance for possible and confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 5 November 2013
• Last updated: 20 September 2016 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 21 November 2024

This guidance has been withdrawn as healthcare professionals should refer to National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England published by NHS England.

Documents

[Withdrawn] Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) Infection Prevention and Control Guidance

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Infection control guidance for healthcare professionals involved in investigating, receiving and caring for patients, primarily within healthcare settings, who are, or may be, infected with Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV).

Published 5 November 2013
Last updated 20 September 2016 + show all updates

1. 20 September 2016

   Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) Infection Prevention and Control Guidance has been updated.

2. 5 November 2013

   First published.