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WHO Laboratory Assessment Tool for laboratories implementing COVID-19 testing

Lifted from the WHO publications page. This WHO Laboratory Assessment Tool (LAT) is specifically designed to assess capacities of existing laboratories which have implemented or aim to implement COVID-19 virus testing. It addresses both core capacities of a laboratory and … Continue reading

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Considerations for Handling Potential SARS-CoV-2 Samples

Laboratory practices for bench work apply to ALL laboratory procedures. Additional practices and equipment are indicated at each level. Last revision 3/20/2020 Prepared by ABSA International Emerging Infectious Diseases Consortium To DOWNLOAD, Click HERE. References: * CDC Guidance for Laboratory … Continue reading

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Risk Assessment Template for 2019-nCoV

BRAP RESOURCES SHARING: From Annex 2 of the WHO Laboratory biosafety guidance for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Interim Recommendations. Although a qualitative approach to combining likelihood and severity parameters in a risk matrix is provided as a risk evaluation method here, … Continue reading

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