Initial Assessment of Clients Presenting for Intrapartum Care: Summary of Key Considerations in the Context of COVID-19

This guidance was current as of March 23, 2020, but is subject to change at any time. Consult WHO frequently for updated and additional guidance.

See also Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when COVID-19 disease is suspected, interim guidance March 13, 2020.

Additional details on approach to routine rapid assessment can be found in Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2nd edition.