Tips for preventing fecal-oral transmission of COVID-19 (Part 1)

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1. Regular maintenance of the plumbing system

According to Zhong Nanshan, a prominent Chinese expert in respiratory diseases, the novel coronavirus does not necessarily spread via digestive system. The case could be that people contract the virus when breathing in the air or aerosols released by the dry waste in the plumbing system. You should make sure there are no blockages or leakages in the pipe by regularly pouring water into the outlet of the plumbing system. If the water flows back up the drain or leaks happen, fix the system promptly.

2. Proper disinfection

Items polluted by stool or respiratory secretions like phlegm: wipe or soak the items with disinfectant after cleaning off the pollutant.

The walls, the floor, taps, doorknobs and toilets in the restroom: every day, wipe the surfaces with disinfecting solution equivalent to 500 mg/L available chlorine, then clean the surfaces with water or wipe them up after 30 minutes.

The living space and items: disinfect them with chlorine disinfectant or 75% ethanol once or twice a week or more times in high-risk areas.

Tableware and feeding bottles: Put them in boiling water for 15 to 30 minutes or disinfect them with a high temperature before every use.

3. Toilet hygiene

Flush the used toilet paper down the toilet. Don't throw it in a trash bin, especially not a lidless one. Close the toilet lid when you flush and keep the toilet room well-ventilated.

1. 设备常检修：

钟南山认为，新冠病毒不一定通过消化道传播，而是因为下水道中污染物太干了，又通过空气、气溶胶传播，人们吸入造成感染。

保持渠管畅通及没有渗漏，定期注水进下水道排水口内，发现有反水、漏水的情况，及时检修。

2. 消毒要科学：

被痰液等呼吸道分泌物、粪便等污染的物品：清洁污染物后，进行擦拭或浸泡消毒。

厕所墙壁、地面、水龙头、门把手、马桶等物品：每天可使用有效氯500mg/L消毒剂溶液擦拭，作用30分钟后，用清水冲洗或擦拭干净。

环境与物品表面：每周使用含氯消毒剂或75%酒精消毒液消毒1-2次，疫情高发地区增加消毒频次。

餐饮具和奶瓶：每次使用前，煮沸15-30分钟或高温消毒。

3. 如厕讲卫生：

厕纸放马桶里冲走，不将厕纸放入垃圾桶，尤其是没有盖子的垃圾箩。

盖上马桶盖再冲水，厕所加强通风换气。