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

被引：70
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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.
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