Acute Communicable
Disease Control
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County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email: acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov
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Acute Communicable Disease Control
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Non-healthcare
Setting
Cleaning
and
Disinfection |
People
who are
isolating
at home
can take
steps to
lower
the risk
of
spreading
the
virus to
other
people
who they
live
with. |
These
key
steps
include: |
- Proper hand hygiene
- Appropriate cleaning and disinfection
- Appropriate waste disposal
- Personal Protective Equipment including surgical masks or gloves when appropriate
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Hand
Hygiene |
- Hand hygiene (i.e., hand washing with soap and water or use of an alcohol based hand rub) should be performed by infected persons and household contact after touching lesions material (e.g., rash, scabs, fluid from rash, bandages), clothing, linens, or environmental surfaces (e.g., countertops, toilet seats) that may have contact with lesion material.
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Cleaning
and
Disinfection |
To lower
the risk
of
spreading
the
virus,
clean
and
disinfect
in the
following
order:
laundry,
hard
surfaces,
dishes,
furniture,
and
carpet.
Cases
can
reduce
the risk
of
spreading
the
virus by
following
standard
cleaning
and
disinfection
methods
and
washing
their
own
clothing
and bed
linen
with
standard
detergents
in a
washing
machine.
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- Laundry
- Handle soiled laundry, such as bedding, towels, and personal clothing, according to standard practices, avoiding contact with the lesion or rash that may be present on the laundry. Standard household cleaning/disinfectants may be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Avoid shaking soiled laundry as this could spread infectious particles.
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- Hard Surfaces
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched hard surfaces with standard household cleaning/disinfectants. This includes frequently touched surfaces like tables, countertops, door handles, toilet flush handles, faucets, light switches, and floors.
- Do not dry dust or sweep surfaces as this may spread infectious particles.
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- Dishes
- Wash soiled dishes and eating utensils in a dishwasher with detergent and hot water or by hand with warm water and dish soap.
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Waste
Disposal |
Disposing
of
contaminated
should
continue
as
normal.
Recommend
using a
dedicated,
lined
trash
receptacle
in the
room
where
isolating
for
disposal
of
contaminated
waste
(e.g.,
gloves,
bandages,
cleaning
products).
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Personal
Protective
Equipment |
- Persons with presumed or confirmed monkeypox should wear a surgical mask, especially those who have respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, sore throat). If this is not feasible (e.g., a child with monkeypox), other household members should consider wearing a surgical mask when in the presence of the person with monkeypox.
- Disposable gloves should be worn for direct contact with lesions and disposed of after use.
- Skin lesions or rashes should be covered to the best extent possible (e.g., long sleeves, long pants) to minimize risk of contact with others.
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Resources |
Commercial
Residence
Cleaning
and
Disinfection
Guidance
(6-21-22)
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