Faecal-Oral Transmission of COVID-19

Summary report on COVID-19 transmission via faecal-oral routes

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Summary report on COVID-19 preventative measures that should be adopted by sanitation workers

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Can COVID-19 be transmitted by faecal-oral routes?

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What is faecal-oral transmission?

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Can transmission occur via aerosolized faeces?

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How long can SARS-CoV-2 persist in the environment?

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How much infectious virus is shed in faeces and what is the infectious dose?

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Has SARS-CoV-2 been detected in human faeces?

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How do we detect COVID-19 in human faeces?

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How do we conduct surveillance for COVID-19 in wastewater and sludge?

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If COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, why would it be detected in faeces?

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Are there special considerations for sanitation and COVID-19?

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Do sanitation workers need to take special precautions while handling faecal waste?

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Do sanitation workers face other risks that require preventative actions?

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Can water sources be contaminated with SARS-Cov-2?

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Are specialised water treatment processes necessary?

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Why is water quantity important during outbreaks and what considerations should I take for distribution?

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