Waste management, cleansing and sanitization

The control of the transmission of the virus will require extra- ordinary cleansing and sanitization of public facilities.

Municipalities are directed to:

1. Identify hotspot areas and mitigation measures within their areas of jurisdiction.
2. In collaboration with relevant health authorities, establish capacitated and well- equipped response teams (e.g. with pressure cleansers and spray equipment, anti-biochemical protective clothing) who could be deployed to provide cleansing and sanitization of places and facilities that could be at high risk for the transmission of the virus.
3. Share information on the potential hotspot areas with local, provincial and national structures and institutions for integrated responses.
4. Ensure that the relevant protocols are followed when disposing of hazardous waste (equipment, masks, gloves, etc.).