Table 1. Site of primary care assessment of potential COVID patients in six countries.^a

Country	Virtual^b(off-site)	Primary care offices	Assessment centres	After-hours clinics	Emergencydepartments	Home visits
Australia	Common	Occasional	Common^c	Sometimes	Common	Occasional
New Zealand	Common	Sometimes	Common	Sometimes	Occasional	Sometimes
Canada	Common	Occasional	Common	Sometimes	Common	Occasional
The Netherlands	Common	Common	Occasional	Common^d	Common	Sometimes^e
UK	Common	Occasional	Common	Sometimes^d	Sometimes	Occasional
US	Common	Sometimes	Common	Sometimes	Sometimes	Occasional

^aThis is based on knowledge of national pandemic plans, professional communications and anecdotal evidence amassed by the authors in order to give a general picture; it does not reflect the heterogeneity that may occur within each country. ^bVirtual assessments were conducted to advise patients as to whether it was necessary to be clinically assessed and, if indicated, to direct them to the appropriate venue. ^cKnown as GP respiratory clinics. ^dSeeing patients in off-hours is part of primary care system. ^eCommonly done for the sub-population of vulnerable older persons.