Coronavirus (Covid-19) is a new respiratory illness that has not previously been seen in humans.
This type of coronavirus is also known as 2019-nCov or novel coronavirus.
Information on Covid-19 is available at:
- Health Service Executive at www.hse.ie
- Health Protection Surveillance Centre at www.hpsc.ie
- Department of Health at https://www.gov.ie/en/
organisation/department-of- health/ - World Health Organisation at https://www.who.int/
emergencies/diseases/novel- coronavirus-2019 - Guidance for Healthcare Professionals and GPs is available at the Health Protection Surveillance Centre at https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/
respiratory/coronavirus/ novelcoronavirus/guidance/
