Proper handling of samples can slow Covid spread in India: Experts

New Delhi, Sep 6 As the healthcare personnel especially sample collectors who are getting infected increasingly and putting their life at risk, experts on Sunday have stressed that along with using PPE kits, gloves and mask, the safety of these workers also depends on the quality of the virus handling materials especially the viral transport medium.

According to the experts, workers and equipment involved in the collection and transportation of Covid-19 samples could act as a source of infection.

Hence, the proper use of PPE by workers involved in sampling and transportation of Covid-19 samples are essential.

'As sample collection centres are increasing in the country, proper disposal of waste generated at sample collection centre is also critical to prevent the spread of Covid-19," Harshal R. Salve, Associate Professor at All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences

( With inputs from IANS )