Decision Tool for Novel Coronavirus Assessment for Bureau of Quarantine and Hospitals

Residence/
Respiratory Actions to be taken
Fever Travel History of Exposure
Infection
History
a. close contact with a confirmed
Wuhan, case of 2019-nCoV infection; or
Hubei b. a healthcare facility in a country
(cough Province where 2019-nCoV infections have
been reported; or
≥38°C AND/OR China in the
c. visiting/working in a live animal
colds) 14 days prior market in Wuhan, China
to symptom d. direct contact with animals in
onset countries with circulating 2019-nCoV
in human and animals
 Collect and evaluate the
+ + + + Yellow Form
+ + + -  Admit person as Person
Under Investigation (PUI)
+ + - +  Isolate
 Collect specimens (NPS
+ - + + and OPS) to send to
RITM*
- + + +  Manage accordingly

If from China:
 Collect and evaluate the
Yellow Form
 Examine as OPD case
(by Quarantine Medical
Officer, or hospital where
+ + - - consultation done)
 Send home with advise
 May consider as ARI/ILI

Not from China:

Send home with advise

+ - - -
- + - -
- - + - Send home with advise

- - - +
- - - -
*NPS/OPS collection must be collected on admission followed after 24 to 48 hours after admission
Advise to be given:

 Avoid contact with sick person

 Monitor body temperature for 14 days for fever and cough or respiratory infection
 If with such condition, seek health consult ASAP, wear mask and observe cough etiquette
 Practice hand hygiene