Blood and Plasma Collection: Interim Infection Control Guidance on COVID-19 for Personnel at Blood and Plasma Collection Facilities

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 3/21/2020. This COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidance for administration, staff, and volunteers at blood and plasma collection facilities is provided to protect the health of staff, volunteers, and donors by reinforcing adherence to routine infection prevention and control measures, including hand hygiene practices, environmental infection control, and personal protective equipment (PPE); and support and educate staff and volunteers about the symptoms of COVID-19 so that they can evaluate themselves and donors for symptoms and set up the facility to minimize spread. (Text)

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