Prevention and control of Sars-Cov-2 infection in long-term care facilities

Mercoledì, 22 Luglio 2020
Prevention and control of Sars-Cov-2 infection in long-term care facilities
Most cases of Covid-19 infection were diagnosed in elderly people with multiple pathologies. The elderly population is fragile and needs to be protected howsoever. Therefore, as part of Sars-Cov2 prevention and control, we need to pay the utmost attention to the older adults.
In the framework of the COVID-19 sanitary crisis, a detailed analysis of nursing homes situation was deemed essential in order to implement appropriate measures to prevent outbreaks and to plan and manage interventions in emergency situations. Prevention and control of Sars-Cov-2 infection in long-term care facilities

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    USL Umbria 2