Infection Control During COVID – 19 (Corona Virus)

Abstract

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has developed into a global pandemic, with its early roots
from Wuhan city in China. Many warring nations have placed forward maximum precautionary steps and
tools to reduce transmission and decrease fatality rates. Infection control measures are required to prevent
the infection and to avoid further spread of the virus and to help control the infection. Restrictive steps such
as social distancing, lockdown, case identification, isolation, contact tracing and quarantine of exposed had
identified the most effective efforts to monitor the spread of the disease.The risk of cross-infection between
patients and dental practitioners may be high due to the characteristics of the dental settings. Strict and
reliable guidelines on the prevention of infections are urgently needed for dental practices and hospitals in
areas (potentially) affected by COVID-19. This article provides a detailed overview of general and relevant
preventive interventions, methods and prevention of infections in the healthcare and public settings.