This is the first edition of guidance on infection prevention and control (IPC) strategy.

It has been adapted from WHO’s Infection prevention and control during health care infection, based on current knowledge of the situation in China and other countries where cases were identified and experiences with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV and MERS-CoV. 2

Course information has also been collected from UK government advice.  Skills Passport will update any recommendations as new information becomes available and all users will be notified.

This guidance is intended for those who work in public spaces and may use public transport.