Infection Control Today
Infection Control Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

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Best Approach to Disinfecting Surfaces Amid Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

Human coronaviruses can remain active on surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic for up to 9 days after exposure. The best way to deal with that problem is by cleaning those surfaces with a solution that’s 62% to 72% ethanol, .5% hydrogen peroxide, or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite within 1 minute of contamination.

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Threats Posed to Infection Preventionists and Others from Wuhan Coronavirus Still Being Calculated

Personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages continue and infection preventionists will likely need to give guidance on the extended use and re-use of N95 masks.

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What Cleaning Solution Works Best on Pathogenic Breeding Grounds Found in Hospital Room Sinks?

Infection control teams concerned about how hospital sink drains can breed reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant pathogens should consider having environmental services (EVS) personnel clean those drains every 3 to 5 days with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, octanoic acid, and peroxyacetic acid foam.

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As Coronavirus Spreads, Mask Manufacturers Can’t Keep Up

The makers of medical masks can’t produce them fast enough even though some medical experts question whether they actually provide adequate protection from the infection.

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