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dis·in·fec·tion

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  1. disinfectionnoun

    treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms

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  1. Aaron Packman:

    New information on COVID-19 indicates that the virus infects the human GI tract and is excreted into sewage. Our assessments indicate that there is a risk of waterborne transmission of the coronavirus, disinfection will kill the virus in water, but we should carefully examine our wastewater systems to ensure that there is minimal public exposure to untreated wastewater.

  2. Dan Corcoran:

    It's tasteless, you can't see it, but what the EPA has identified is long-term exposure to these disinfection byproducts, chronic exposure can actually be a carcinogen, it's a nationwide issue and it's an evolving science.

  3. Leo Poon:

    We just want to highlight that we should also pay attention to hand hygiene and disinfection of contaminated surfaces.

  4. The CDC:

    Screening testing, ventilation, handwashing and respiratory etiquette, staying home when sick and getting tested, contact tracing in combination with quarantine and isolation, and cleaning and disinfection are also important layers of prevention to keep schools safe.

  5. Alexandra Vafina:

    I really feel so bad for those who tested positive because everyone could be in their spot, of course we are worried about everything. We’re just doing all that disinfection stuff, we’re separated in our rooms and doing all the recommendations from the medical center. We’re doing whatever we were asked for and whatever we can, so we just hope for the best.


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