Appendix 1: A visual triage scoring form (Respiratory Triage Checklist) issued by saudi center for disease prevention and control (Weqaya).

Respiratory Triage Checklist
Date: Time:
Name: Hospital:
Circle the number reflecting the patient's condition (exposure and clinical picture) and calculate the final score:
Risks for Acute Respiratory Illnesses Score
A. Exposure Risks Any Patient {Adult or Pediatric)
A history of travel broad during the 14 days prior to symptom onset. -
OR -
Visiting or being resident of a high-risk area for COVID-19 in the kingdom during the 14 days prior to symptom onset*. -
OR -
A close physical contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 or MERS-CoV in the past 14 days. -
OR 3
An exposure to camel or camel's products (direct or indirect**) in the past 14 days. -
OR -
Working in a healthcare facility. -
B. Clinical Signs and Symptoms and Medical History Pediatric Adult
1. Fever or recent history of fever. 1 2
2. Cough (new or worseni ng). 1 2
3. Shortness of breath (new or worsening). 1 2
4. Nausea, vomiting,and/or diarrhea. - 1
5. Chronic renal failure, CAD/heart failure, immunocompromisd patient. - 1
Total Score - -

* As determined and announced by the Ministry of Interior or Ministry of Health. Updated regularly on: www.covid19.cdc.gov.sa/ ** Patient or household