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Summary of guidelines issued by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority

  • Frequent handwashing with liquid soap rather than bar soap, especially after contact with nose, mouth and respiratory secretions, eg after sneezing
  • Family members should practise handwashing frequently, and avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth with their hands
  • Put on a surgical mask
  • Avoid close contact with family members (eg mucosal contact)
  • Avoid sharing food and utensils with family members
  • Shower immediately after work
  • Cleanse and disinfect the facilities (including furniture and toilet facilities) regularly (at least once a day) using diluted household bleach (ie adding 1 part of household bleach to 99 parts of water). Rinse with water and then mop dry.
  • If the facilities are contaminated with vomitus wash or wipe with diluted domestic bleach (1 part in 49 parts of water) immediately
  • These precautionary measures should be adopted for 1 week from the latest contact with SARS patients

Further infection control guidelines are available from CDC

 

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