Infection Prevention and Control-Key to Success in Containing Covid-19

Abstract

In the current pandemic of corona viral infection disease, 2019 (COVID-19), the acquiescence for infection prevention and control is necessary at all levels. Therefore, this review article was written with an objective to identify the evidence for infection prevention and control in order to contain COVID-19. In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, there comes a dire need for taking all necessary measures at community and health care level. From community perspective and for general public awareness to adopt social distancing protocols, involvement of social medias can be helpful. While necessary measures are recommended to be taken in health care setting, for the safety of both the health care professionals (HCPs) and patients. Published evidence had emphasized mandatory wearing of personal protective equipments (PPEs). Amongst all PPEs, the focus for HCPs was to wear N95 mask, gloves, gowns, face shield and goggles. The use of good quality of personal protective equipment (PPEs) was emphasized. For patient’s safety wearing of gloves and masks was also accentuated. Proper disinfection of health care settings is recommended to prevent the spread of infection. It is concluded that use of various infection prevention and control measures at community and health care settings are the mandatory steps to control the spread of COVID-19.