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Legal and Ethical Considerations for Public Health and Social Measures

April 27, 2020

Rendering of the 2019-nCoV virion. Dan Higgins, MAM/CDC/REUTERS

This briefing note outlines the legal and ethical considerations that must be taken into account before and during implementation of public health and social measures (PHSMs). This document helps public health authorities implement PHSMs in a legal and ethical manner to improve results and avoid unintended consequences.