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• Bleach
• ¼ cup bleach to 1 gallon cold water (good for 24 hours)
• Non porous items like plastic toys can be immersed for 30 seconds
• Bleach solution can be wiped off after 10 minutes
• Do not use on skin (use soap and water or hand sanitizer)
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• 1/4 cup + 1 & 1/4 cup water to make 0.5% out of 3%
• Hydrogen Peroxide solution can be wiped/rinsed off after 1 minute
Should I wear a mask?
• Always refer to the CDC website regarding masks. Click Here for more
details.
• Masks are to be used in high community transmitted areas
Should I DISINFECT my car?
• Yes, clean high-touch surfaces
what other items should i sanitize?
• Cell phone
• Work badge
• Any items that are frequently touched. Click Here to view the stability of
COVID-19 on surfaces.
What else can I do?
• Have groceries delivered or use curbside pick up
• Ask your spouse to change out of scrubs at work or in the garage
rather than wearing them into the house and shower before interacting
with family members
Family members of ACEP participants who are in need of support or have questions can join the ACEP Family Facebook group. Click Here to join now.
References: CDC website, NIH News releases, Rutgers University Professors Duffy and Schaffner