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.
- Rapid Review of the literature: Assessing the infection prevention and control measures for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in healthcare settings 15 Jan 2021
- COVID-19 compendium 11 Jan 2021
- COVID-19 - guidance for secondary care 31 Dec 2020
- COVID-19 - guidance for non-healthcare settings 31 Dec 2020
- COVID-19 - Information and guidance for care home settings 31 Dec 2020
- COVID-19 - guidance for stepdown of infection control precautions and discharging COVID-19 patients from hospital to residential settings 31 Dec 2020
- COVID-19 - guidance for Health Protection Teams (HPTs) 31 Dec 2020
- COVID-19 - information and guidance for social, community and residential care settings 31 Dec 2020
- COVID-19 - contact tracing: health protection team guidance 31 Dec 2020
- COVID-19 - contact tracing in complex settings: health protection team guidance 31 Dec 2020