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As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the nation, pharmacies and clinics are pharmacies are running out of protective masks and gloves. And while the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention does not advice the ordinary people to wear gloves, health care workers need to put them on mandatorily. That said, it is okay to use gloves for cleaning and disinfecting your home, but you need to dispose of them properly after every use. Improperly discarded gloves can increase the risk of exposure to COVID-19. The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) urges people to use fresh Personal Protective Equipment and proper disposal of PPE to prevent cross-contamination.
Risk of Discarded Medical Waste for Sanitation Workers
Handling wastes emerging from COVID-19 patients put sanitation workers at a higher risk of the disease. Discarded masks, gloves and tissues are the potential sources of the highly contagious virus. Apart from rag pickers, there is no mechanism for the collection and disposal of waste generated by quarantine homes. Should You Be Wearing Gloves While Grocery Shopping? Here’s How They Can be The Carrier of Coronavirus Germs During COVID-19 Pandemic.
If we care for the lives, of our fellow brothers and sisters and want to prevent the spread of the disease, we need to decontaminate the waste with sanitisers before throwing in trash cans or paper bags. At hospitals, dedicated bin, labelled 'COVID-19', should be kept in a separate, storage room and handled by authorised staff. How to Use Gloves Correctly During Coronavirus Outbreak? Michigan Nurse Demonstrates the Right Way to Wear Gloves to Avoid Cross-Contamination in This Viral Video.
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