Disease Commodity Package

Publication language
English
Pages
5pp
Date published
01 Jan 2020
Type
Factsheets and summaries
Keywords
Comms, media & information, Data, COVID-19
Organisations
World Health Organization (WHO)

Breakdown of COVID-19, bio-safety level.

Laboratory confirmation of a COVID-19 case will trigger a thorough investigation. Because no PCR test is currently available, testing may take several days or longer, WHO's recommended strategy is to begin an investigation immediately, thus requiring immediate operational support and supplies.