Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when COVID-19 disease is suspected. Interim guidance

@article{Organization2020ClinicalMO,
  title={Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when COVID-19 disease is suspected. Interim guidance},
  author={World Health Organization},
  journal={Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna},
  year={2020},
  volume={16}
}
It is intended for clinicians involved in the care of adult, pregnant, and paediatric patients with or at risk for severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when infection with the COVID-19 virus is suspected. Considerations for paediatric patients and pregnant women are highlighted throughout the text. It is not meant to replace clinical judgment or specialist consultation but rather to strengthen clinical management of these patients and to provide up-to-date guidance. Best practices for… 
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