Effective environmental cleaning and disinfection are crucial in reducing healthcare-associated infections, especially in the context of COVID-19. This webinar by Dr. Lata Kapoor emphasizes the importance of cleaning high-touch surfaces and implementing established cleaning strategies to remove biob

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COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a rapidly evolving situation. Information and guidance provided may be outdated. Coronaviruses can spread between animals and humans. Planning considerations for Guam include the likelihood of spread, high-risk populations, healthcare facility risks, PPE

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This briefing provides information related to the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, including the current situation in China, globally, and in the United States. It covers topics such as coronaviruses, transmission methods, early identification through triage symptoms, and case definition criteria. T

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Explore the introductory module on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), covering topics like reservoir, transmission, clinical presentation, comparison to MERS and SARS, and WHO case definitions. Learn about the structure of coronaviruses, their impact on human health, and the latest research f

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Coronaviruses were first discovered in the 1960s, with strains such as SARS and MERS causing serious respiratory infections. The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has raised concerns about its genetic relationship to previous strains. Named 2019-nCoV by WHO, this new virus ha

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COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, originated in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, impacting industries globally. The disease spreads through close contact with infected persons, affecting economic sustainability. This paper explores strategies to handle COVID-19 for environmental health and economic sustain

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Infection prevention and control aim to prevent harm from infections to patients and healthcare workers, based on scientific principles and patient safety. The content discusses human coronaviruses, modes of transmission, risk factors, and the role of infection prevention in healthcare settings.

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Coronaviruses are single-stranded RNA viruses that infect birds, mammals, and humans. They can cause respiratory and enteric diseases, hepatitis, and neurologic issues. Initially of veterinary interest, coronavirus spread has escalated into human-to-human transmission. WHO recommends handwashing, co

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