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. 2020 May 6;29(6):e69–e77. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2020.04.002
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- Listed as droplet/contact precaution - Current fever/temperature ≥ 37.5 °C - Confirmed COVID-19
- No symptoms or contacts - Constant non-productive cough - Patient has had contact with confirmed COVID-19 case
- Negative COVID-19 test - Recent anosmia/hyposmia - CT/CXR suggestive of COVID-19
- Socially distanced for 2 weeks without symptoms - Documented recent international travel/cruise or close contact with someone who has recently travelled
- Flu like symptoms in HCW
- Non English-speaking patient with urgent need where no history is possible
- High likelihood of requiring NIV/CPAP/BiPAP or high flow oxygen in suspect patient
- Lymphopaenia