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. 2020 Mar 25;17(5):253–255. doi: 10.1038/s41575-020-0294-8

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Fig. 1 — a | The WHO recommends basic protective measures against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) for the general public, including washing hands frequently and maintaining social distancing. b | The International Organization for the study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IOIBD) have made several recommendations for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including the continuation of immunosuppressants. c | Strategies to enable maintenance of our biologic agent clinic during the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy include checkpoints at hospital entrances for symptom screening and use of surgical masks for clinical staff and patients. ^aBasic protective measures for the public according to the WHO. ^bRecommendations by IOIBD correct as of 16 Mar 2020. ^cExperience at the IBD Center, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.