Infection prevention and control considerations for handling cargo in the context of COVID-19

Overview

This document provides interim guidance on infection prevention and control measures for all those who are involved with handling cargo during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cargo refers to any goods or products carried by air (‎e.g. small charter planes)‎, water (‎e.g. ships, boats and canoes)‎ or land (‎any vehicle)‎. Key messages highlighted include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (‎PPE)‎, quarantine and considerations for cargo companies.

 

WHO Team
WHO Western Pacific
Editors
World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Number of pages
3
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WPR/DSE/2020/030
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