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UPMC EMS Medical Advisory COVID-19 – Personnel 2020-04-17

UPMC EMS Medical Advisory COVID-19 – Personnel 2020-04-17

Overview

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a novel strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Coronaviruses often lead to the common cold, but infection with this strain of coronavirus has led to higher rates of complications such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and myocarditis. This outbreak has also seen a higher person-to-person transmission rate.

Below you will find content for emergency responders including the latest updates in recommended practice from organizations at the federal, regional, county, and local levels.

Content is organized by source or publishing entity and is provided for informational purposes. Individual documents are not necessarily endorsed by EMS West or the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

THIS CONTENT WILL BE UPDATED AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE AND LABELED WITH ITS MOST RECENT DATE.

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