↵*Respirator masks are only recommended if performing selected aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) or also in the UK if working in higher risk acute care areas (defined by PHE as: ‘ICU/HDUs; ED resuscitation areas; wards with non-invasive ventilation; operating theatres; endoscopy units for upper respiratory, ENT or upper GI endoscopy; and other clinical areas where AGPs are regularly performed’).

↵^†In the absence of FFP2/3 respirator masks, healthcare workers should use masks with the highest available filter level. Respirator masks can be used for up to 4 hours for multiple patients without removing them, unless the respirator is damaged, soiled or contaminated, for example a symptomatic suspected case coughing on them.

↵^‡Disposable fluid-resistant gowns or coveralls to be only worn if performing selected AGPs or working in higher-risk acute care areas or in operating theatre/labour ward area with possible or confirmed case.

↵^§Eye/face protection should be worn if working in a higher risk acute care area/labour ward/operating theatre with possible or confirmed case or when performing selected AGPs or if in close proximity (ie <2 metres) to a possible or confirmed case in an acute assessment/inpatient/maternity/radiology area. In other instances, eye/face protection should be worn if following an individual risk assessment there is thought to be an anticipated/likely risk of contamination to the eyes from splashes, droplets of blood or body fluids.

CDC = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; ECDC = European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control; FFP = filtering face piece; PHE = Public Health England