This second article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks focuses on case definitions, testing and early phases of a public health response.

The difference in the quality of care provided in nursing home facilities in Brazil proved to be important for facing the COVID-19 pandemic.

The role of Primary Care Teams in Abu Dhabi has been essential, and they have made a valuable contribution to the population, in managing COVID-19.

As COVID-19 affects healthcare and social care systems around the world, reports of infection among healthcare and social care workers continue to accumulate.

Self-care is essential for primary care professionals who are at risk of COVID-19.

The sixth article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks looks beyond the acute epidemic to the rationale for surveillance systems, mandatory notification and social determinants.

This fourth article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks introduces the larger legislative, executive and social framework within which health protection takes place.