Decontamination guidance aims to keep clinicians’ family members safe

An article in the August Annals of Surgery provides an extensive checklist to help people working on the front lines of COVID-19 safely transition from work to home to minimize the risk of disease transmission. The article also describes the circumstances that contribute to and inhibit viral transmission and the best solutions for cleaning various surfaces. The guidance is based on a synthesis of scientific evidence, agency guidelines and best practices from workers in the field.