The use of disinfection tunnels or disinfectant spraying of humans as a measure to reduce the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
S. Afr. med. j. (Online)
; 0 0(0): 1-2, 2020.
Article
in English
| AIM (Africa)
| ID: biblio-1271054
Responsible library:
CG1.1
ABSTRACT
In endeavouring to mitigate the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a concerning practice of spraying individuals with disinfectant via so-called 'disinfection tunnels' has come to light. The Allergy Society of South Africa supports the World Health Organization in strongly condemning all human spraying, owing to lack of efficacy and potential dangers, especially to patients with coexisting allergic conditions
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Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Goal 9: Noncommunicable diseases and mental health
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Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health
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Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
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Pneumonia
Database:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Respiratory Tract Infections
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South Africa
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Hand Disinfection
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Disinfectants
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COVID-19
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
S. Afr. med. j. (Online)
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
