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What’s the longest time that the virus is believed to remain active outside the body at room temperature?
This is dependent on the environmental conditions and the material that the surface is manufactured from. Generally, it is indicated that the virus remains active for approximately 72 hours on hard surfaces but regular hand washing and cleaning will mitigate the risks.
Will some parts of the ward be less of a risk than others?
Bedrooms are more likely to contain a high viral load as service users are spending lots of time in there sleeping or isolating and if they have the virus, this is where it is most likely being shed. PPE (mask, gloves and apron) should be …
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Do we have any autonomy in identifying defined areas, outdoor clothes / PPE general population / shielded population units?
Yes as long as the PPE guidance is followed.
If I test positive for Covid-19, will my manager have to inform my colleagues?
The Trust has a duty of care for patients and staff. If you test positive for COVID-19 and you have been in recent contact with colleagues and patients, your manager will need to inform colleagues that there has been a recent positive test and inform …
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