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Abstract
In absence of a "specific" vaccine and treatment for COVID-19, the world will rely heavily on chemical disinfectants to prevent and control COVID-19 spread. This indiscriminate and intensive use of chemical disinfectants during the COVID-19 pandemic may pose serious problems considering concerns about the rise of AMR globally, presenting as a major threat to prevention and control of COVID-19, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Here I propose the CEASE (Communicate-Educate-Advocate-Socialize-Experiment) idea as a multidimensional approach for global promotion towards combating COVID-19, AMR and future human health threats. I further support new and sustainable strategies such as "targeted hygiene" and "one health" which should be implemented globally for microbial disease prevention and control during and post COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights
Complete List of Authors: Rahube, Teddie; Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Biology and Biotechnological Sciences
Without vaccines the world will be heavily reliant on chemical disinfectants such as hand sanitizers and antimicrobial soaps in order to maintain good personal, domestic and community hygiene to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Some of these chemicals especially in non-alcohol based sanitizers may contain toxic ingredients such as quaternary ammonium compounds that are known to persist in the environment (Bilal et al 2020) and may contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Summary
Complete List of Authors: Rahube, Teddie; Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Biology and Biotechnological Sciences. Correspondence E-mail: rahubet@biust.ac.bw Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology Private Bag, 16 Palapye, Botswana Without vaccines the world will be heavily reliant on chemical disinfectants such as hand sanitizers and antimicrobial soaps in order to maintain good personal, domestic and community hygiene to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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