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4 Infection Control

Cleaning & disinfection guidelines

Overview The purpose of this WHO document is to provide guidance on the cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces in the context of COVID-19. This...

Acceptable disinfectants

Introduction This page provides guidance on environmental cleaning in healthcare and non-healthcare settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is essential to establish procedures for...

Cleaning the patient room

Introduction How to clean rooms during a patient stay, and after they have been transferred or discharged 1. While the patient is in the room Cleaning...

Waste & laundry

Introduction / overview Large volumes of waste may be generated by frequent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Dispose of all waste as infectious...

Social distancing in hospitals

Introduction When an epidemic shifts into the community transmission phase, it is important to maintain appropriate measures to reduce transmission within the hospital. A. Ensure...

Moving & transferring patients with suspected & confirmed COVID-19

How to move and transfer patients with possible and confirmed COVID-19
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