Cleaning and disinfecting your facility every day and when someone Is sick

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  Updated Nov. 15, 2021
  
  The virus that causes COVID-19 can land on surfaces. It’s possible for people to become infected if they touch those surfaces and then touch their nose, mouth, or eyes. In most situations, the risk of infection from touching a surface is low. The most reliable way to prevent infection from surfaces is to regularly wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces can also reduce the risk of infection.
  
  This guidance is indicated for buildings in community settings and is not intended for healthcare settings or for other facilities where specific regulations or practices for cleaning and disinfection may apply. Additionally, this guidance only applies to cleaning and disinfection to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. It does not apply to any cleaning or disinfection needed to prevent the spread of other germs. Always follow standard practices and appropriate regulations specific to your type of facility for minimum standards for cleaning and disinfection.
  
  
• Content Notes:
  When to Clean and When to Disinfect -- Routine Cleaning -- Alternative Disinfection Methods -- Clean and Disinfect Specific Types of Surfaces -- Clean and Disinfect Your Facility When Someone Is Sick -- Additional Considerations for Employers.
• Subjects:
  Coronavirus Infections/prevention & Control COVID-19 Disinfection Pandemics Sanitation
• Document Type:
  Webpage
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:d0bea9acb62068b1b326b1170799c51fdd7ade8f23c026f3d01ee4829194259c
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/111683/cdc_111683_DS1.pdf
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