Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, Volume: 9, Issue : 4, December 2021

ISSN No.: 2320-0898 (Print); 2320-0928 (Electronic)

DOI: 10.22607/IJACS.2021.904015

Bio-medical Waste Management during COVID-19

Rafat Khan*, Neha Verma, Almas Alvi

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated the problems of plastic trash management and disposal. Existing condition of living in fear of transmission of the COVID-19 virus has further transfigured our behavioral models, such as regularly using personal protective equipment kits and single-use applications for day to day needs and so on. It has been calculated that with the passage of the coronavirus pandemic every month, there is anticipated use of 300 billion pieces of single-use facemasks and gloves. Furthermore, the poor framework and lack of human resources have aggravated this situation. To combat this serious issue in a timely manner, people have identified several strategies, techniques, and even government have given specific guidelines for the management of waste generated during diagnostics and treatment of COVID-19 suspected or confirmed patients.

Key words: COVID-19, Biodegradability, Coronavirus, Bio-medical Waste,
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