In patients who meet the COVID-19 possible case definition
Respiratory samples should be evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 *
Considering that co-infections may occur even if other respiratory pathogens are detected in the patient, all patient samples conforming to the possible case definition of COVID-19 should also be evaluated for SARS-CoV-2.
* General Directorate of Public Health Virology Reference Laboratory and Public Health Laboratories serving in specified provinces