Management of used personal protective equipment and wastes related to COVID-19 in South Korea

被引：71

作者：

Rhee, Seung-Whee ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Kyonggi Univ, Dept Environm Engn, 154-42 Gwanggyosan Ro, Suwon 16227, Gyeonggi Do, South Korea

来源：

WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH | 2020年 / 38卷 / 08期

关键词：

Medical waste; personal protective equipment; COVID-19; management principles; indirect infection;

D O I：

10.1177/0734242X20933343

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

With the rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the amount of used personal protective equipment (PPE) including face masks and protective clothes has significantly increased. This used PPE in a hospital can lead to the indirect infection by COVID-19. Accordingly, it has been recognized that the management of used PPE is very important to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Through the experience of spreading some infectious diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome, Middle East respiratory syndrome and Ebola virus in South Korea (Republic of Korea), a safe management method of waste related to infectious diseases has been developed. In addition, regarding waste related to COVID-19, the Ministry of Environment, SK, proposed special measures to strengthen the management process of waste related to COVID-19 based on principles such as sustainability, transparency and safety.

引用

页码：820 / 824

页数：5

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