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ols, such as the use of power saws or washing of intestines); If a body with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 is selected for autopsy, health care facilities must ensure that safety measures are in place to protect those performing the autopsy; 4 Perform autopsies in an adequately ventilated room, i.e. at least natural ventilation with at least 160L/s/patient air flow or negative pressure rooms with at least 12 air changes per hour (ACH) and controlled direction of air flow when using mechanical ventilation; 5 Only a minimum number of staff should be involved in the autopsy; Appropriate PPE must be available, including a scrub suit, long sleeved fluid-resistant gown, gloves (either two pairs or one pair autopsy gloves), and face shield (preferably) or goggles, and boots.
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A particulate respirator (N95 mask or FFP2 or FFP3 or its equivalent) should be used in the case of aerosol-generating procedures. 6
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Human coronaviruses can remain infectious on surfaces for up to 9 days. 7 COVID-19 virus has been detected after up to 72 hours in experimental conditions.
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placed on a surface for at least 1 minute. 9 Hospital-grade disinfectants may also be used as long as they have a label claim against emerging viruses and they remain on the surface according to manufacturer’s recommendations; Personnel should use appropriate PPE, including respiratory and eye protection, when preparing and using the disinfecting solutions; and Items classified as clinical waste must be handled and disposed of properly according to legal requirements.
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