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Coronavirus (COVID-19) early aero-medical evacuation of COVID-19 cases and contacts from remote communities

This document for remote communities and organisations highlights the need for the early evacuation of COVID-19 cases, situations in which an evacuation should occur, how these may be coordinated and key considerations for transport.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) early aero-medical evacuation of COVID-19 cases and contacts from remote communities

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Guideline
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Health sector
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English
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This guidance document includes: 

  • options for public health management of cases of COVID-19 in a remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • aero-medical evacuations for public health reasons versus evacuation for clinical reasons
  • return of patients to community
  • coordination and triage of evacuations
  • rationale and mode of evacuation of cases
  • infection prevention and control principles in evacuating cases and contacts
  • other considerations

Read it together with Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for aeromedical retrieval of patients.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance on COVID-19 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
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