Human coronaviruses1 are common throughout the world and commonly cause mild to moderate illness. Two newer human coronaviruses, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, have been known to cause severe illness. A novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease, emerged in 2019 and is causing concern.
What is 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV)?2
What are the healthcare infection control precautions for 2019-nCoV?3
Although the transmission dynamics have yet to be determined, the CDC and WHO currently recommend a cautious approach to patients under investigation for 2019 Novel Coronavirus:
What hand hygiene products are effective against 2019-nCoV?
Performing hand hygiene by routinely washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based handrub (ABHR) with a specific claim for efficacy against enveloped viruses is one of the best ways to avoid transmission of emerging pathogens. All recommended products are compliant with EN14476 or have limited spectrum activity against vaccinia virus according to EN 14476.
The products listed below are not available in all countries/regions. Please contact your local Ecolab sales representative for availability information.
APPLICATION AREA | ECOLAB PRODUCT |
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Alcohol-Based Handrub | AniosGel 800 |
Alcohol-Based Handrub | AniosRub 800 |
Alcohol-Based Handrub | AniosGel 85 NPC |
Alcohol-Based Handrub | AniosRub 85 NPC |
Alcohol-Based Handrub | Skinman Foam |
Alcohol-Based Handrub | Skinman Soft Plus |
Alcohol-Based Handrub | Skinman Soft Protect |
Alcohol-Based Handrub | Spirigel Complete |
What disinfectants are effective against 2019-nCoV?
Disinfection of hard, non-porous surfaces is key to maintaining a safe environment, preventing the transmission of emerging pathogens. All recommended products are compliant with EN 14476 or have limited spectrum activity against vaccinia virus according to EN 14476.
The products listed below are not available in all countries/regions. Please contact your local Ecolab sales representative for availability information.
.APPLICATION AREA | ECOLAB PRODUCT |
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Floors and Surfaces (concentrated products) | Actichlor Plus |
Floors and Surfaces (concentrated products) | Anios Oxy'Floor |
Floors and Surfaces (concentrated products) | Incidin Active |
Floors and Surfaces (concentrated products) | Incidin Plus (DVV enveloped virus efficacy only) |
Floors and Surfaces (concentrated products) | Incidin Pro |
Floors and Surfaces (concentrated products) | Surfanios Premium |
Surfaces (ready-to-use) | Aniospray Quick |
Surfaces (ready-to-use) | Anios Quick Wipes |
Surfaces (ready-to-use) | Incidin Alcohol Wipe |
Surfaces (ready-to-use) | Incidin Foam (DVV enveloped virus efficacy only) |
Surfaces (ready-to-use) | Incidin Liquid |
Surfaces (ready-to-use) | Incidin Oxywipe / Incidin Oxywipe S |
Surfaces (ready-to-use) | Incidin Oxyfoam / Incidin Oxyfoam S |
Surfaces (ready-to-use) | Sani-Cloth Active |
Surfaces (ready-to-use)` | Surfa'Safe Premium |
Surfaces (ready-to-use) | Wip'Anios Excel |
Airborne Disinfection | Aseptanios AD |
What work is still ongoing?
For More Information:
World Health Organization, Coronavirus: www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus