Guidance on novel coronavirus: background information

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Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV): epidemiology, virology and clinical features

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On 31 December 2019, WHO was informed of a cluster of cases of pneumonia of unknown cause detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. A novel coronavirus was subsequently identified from patient samples.

This document contains information for clinicians and the public on the epidemiology and virology of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was previously referred to as Wuhan novel coronavirus.

Novel coronavirus: initial investigation of possible cases

Information on the initial assessment and investigation of possible cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection.

Investigation and initial clinical management of possible cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection

2019-nCoV: Flow chart for management of suspected cases

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These documents provide information for investigation of possible cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Further information and recently published documents are provided in the novel coronavirus collection.

Novel coronavirus was previously referred to as Wuhan novel coronavirus.