Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) technical guidance by WHO Investigation protocol for COVID-19 | Page 9

2.7.4 Prevention of COVID-19 virus infection in investigation personnel
All personnel involved in the investigation need to be trained in infection prevention and control
procedures (standard contact and droplet precautions, as determined by national or local
guidelines). These procedures should include proper hand hygiene and the correct use of surgical
masks, if necessary, not only to minimize their own risk of infection when in close contact with
individuals with COVID-19 infection, but also to minimize the risk of spread among other participants
in the investigation.
WHO technical guidance on infection prevention and control specific to COVID-19 can be found on
the WHO website.
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