Table 1. Site of primary care assessment of potential COVID patients in six countries.^a .

Country	Virtual b(off-site)	Primary care offices	Assessment centres	After-hours clinics	Emergency departments	Home visits
Australia	Common	Occasional	Commonc	Sometimes	Common	Occasional
New Zealand	Common	Sometimes	Common	Sometimes	Occasional	Sometimes
Canada	Common	Occasional	Common	Sometimes	Common	Occasional
The Netherlands	Common	Common	Occasional	Commond	Common	Sometimese
UK	Common	Occasional	Common	Sometimesd	Sometimes	Occasional
US	Common	Sometimes	Common	Sometimes	Sometimes	Occasional

^aThis is based on knowledge of national pandemic plans, professional communications and anecdotal evidence amassed by the authors in order to give a general picture; it does not reflect the heterogeneity that may occur within each country. ^bVirtual assessments were conducted to advise patients as to whether it was necessary to be clinically assessed and, if indicated, to direct them to the appropriate venue. ^cKnown as GP respiratory clinics. ^dSeeing patients in off-hours is part of primary care system. ^eCommonly done for the sub-population of vulnerable older persons.