Knowledge of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by medical personnel in a rural area of Thailand
Patthamaporn Apaijitt, Viroj Wiwanitkit
Abstract
respiratory route during routine practice. Isolation of all patients and strict use of PPE should be observed to reduce the disease burden. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, unidentified cases should be detected by implementing more precaution guidelines. For gastrointestinal specialists in endoscopy wards, we highly recommend that they wear at least surgical mask and glasses during clinical visits and that they wear a N95 mask, glasses, a face shield, and latex gloves (not vinyl gloves) during endoscopic procedures.
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