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Quick answers about Primary care

What do we know about the clinical course of COVID-19? Does exercise reduce elements of frailty? Can I use the Roth score to replace pulse oximetry?

When to use surgical masks? What are systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria? Are there any drugs that have been proven to treat COVID-19?

When can I de-isolate a COVID-19 patient? How does combination nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) compare with monotherapy for people trying to quit smoking? How long can the virus stay in the air or on surfaces?

Why does COVID-19 appear to be less common and severe in children compared to adults? How should children with mild COVID-19 be managed at home? What is the evidence for chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine against COVID-19?

How should I counsel patients who are considering home birth because of concerns about COVID-19? How can I protect cancer patients receiving systemic anticancer treatment at the clinic from COVID-19? How can elective procedures be managed to optimize personnel and resources?

What is COVID-19? Can pets spread COVID-19? How did it all happen?

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