Case definition
As of 18 May 2020 the case definition for suspected COVID-19 was changed. We are working to update the guidance. In the meantime please refer to the Statement from the four UK Chief Medical Officers.
Latest publications
We continue to update our guidance. Always check that you are using the latest version.
- Patient Group Direction Template: Administration of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [Recombinant]) 19 Apr 2021
- Patient Group Direction Template: Administration of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 Pfizer/BioNTech 19 Apr 2021
- Patient Group Direction Template: Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna dispersion for injection 19 Apr 2021
- COVID-19 - information and guidance for social, community and residential care settings 16 Apr 2021
- Rapid Review of the literature: Assessing the infection prevention and control measures for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in healthcare settings 09 Apr 2021
- COVID-19 - guidance for primary care 01 Apr 2021
- COVID-19 - frequently asked questions (FAQs) for critical care units 01 Apr 2021
- COVID-19 compendium 25 Mar 2021
- COVID-19 - SARS-CoV-2 Virus Detection Testing within Scotland: A Guide for non-NHS Laboratories 23 Mar 2021
- Rapid review of the literature: Risk of SARS-CoV-2 acquisition in healthcare workers 19 Mar 2021