SANITIZATION OF PUBLIC PLACES IN COVID19 ERA : A COMPARISON OF INDIAN AND AMERICAN MUNICIPAL PRACTICES

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Aims: The workers aim to review disinfection practices in public places in India and USA Main text: Sanitization of Public Places in India: One percent sodium hypochlorite or phenolic disinfectants must be used for mopping of all indoor areas such as entrance lobbies, corridors and staircases, escalators, elevators, security guard booths, ofce rooms, meeting rooms, cafeteria. Frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned twice daily by mopping with a linen/absorbable cloth soaked in 1% sodium hypochlorite. Sanitization of Public Places in USA: Surfaces and objects which are not frequently touched should be cleaned as a routine. They do not require additional disinfection. Gloves and PPE appropriate for the chemicals being used must be worn by the workers for routine cleaning and disinfecting. Notwithstanding Government and WHO guidelines, there are media reports of use of disinfection tunnels in various public places in India. Appropriate disinfectants against SARS-CoV2: EPA's registered antimicrobial products are expected to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 based on data for viruses which are harder to kill. Conclusion:Disinfection for the SARS-CoV-2 is quite similar to disinfection which is carried out for other viruses, like the u or a common cold.