ABSTRACT
To minimise the risk of coronavirus spread with the negative effects caused by COVID-19 in the health of the population it is necessary to search for alternatives from the organizational point of view to pay permanent attention to the surveillance and control of this disease. Objective: To provide methodological recommendations for the establishment and functioning of the Technical Working Group for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in primary health care. Results: For the establishment of the group it was necessary to define the purposes, define the composition and determine the working methodology. For each area, the tasks to be carried out were specified, which reflect the operational disposal to provide a rapid and effective response. Conclusions: The formation and development of a technical working group constitutes a dynamic and necessary process to ensure in times of COVID-19 the prevention, mitigation, preparation and response to the challenges of this disease.