The CDC now says it's the only time you have to disinfect your home

The Agency has just updated its guidelines to reflect the last science on the transmission of COVID.


In the first months of the Pandemic of Covid, when we were not sure to travel the virus, the experts all exhorted us toDisinfect all affected surfaces in our homes frequently. But now, more than a year in the pandemic, we all learned a lot about COVID, including theThe virus does not tend to transmit via surfaces. With this information in mind, disease control and prevention centers (CDC) have updated itsCleaning and disinfection guidelines On April 5, and now the agency says that there is only one instance in which disinfection is necessary. To see the only situation when you need to disinfect your home, read it and for more CDC tips, checkThe CDC says if you see that in a restaurant, do not enter inside.

You only need to disinfect the surfaces if a person with COVID has been at your home in the last 24 hours.

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April 5th, during a White House Response Team Briefing Covid-19, Director of the CDCRochelle Walensky, MD, said the CDC has updated itsOrientation on cleaning and disinfection To prevent the propagation of COVID, which had been the same since January 5th. According to Walensky, changes to guidelines reflect science on transmission that experts now include. "People can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 contact in contact with contaminated surfaces and objects. However, the evidence has shown that the risk of transmission transmission is actually low," said Walensky. As a result, the CDC now says that it is unnecessary to regularly disinfect the surfaces.

The only time disinfection is desirable, according to the new CDC directives, is "in interior environments, schools and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours", said Walensky.

And for more advice on getting your photos against Covid,Do not do that for 2 days after your Covid vaccine, doctors say.

But you should always clean your home regularly.

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It's not because you do not have to disinfect the surfaces every day that you should let them germinate. Walensky explained that "cleaning with household cleaners containing soap or detergent physically eliminate the germs of the surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but reduces the risk of infection by deleting them."

Walensky noted that disinfection is different in that it uses chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. "In most situations, regular cleaning of surfaces with soap and detergent, does not necessarily disinfect the surfaces, is sufficient to reduce the risk of covid-19 propagation," she said.

And for the better way to clean your home, check23 CDC cleaning tips you need to follow.

The CDC recommends that the owners focus on cleaning specific surfaces to reduce the risk of transmission.

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The CDC guidelines suggest that the owners cleanse-leaved surfaces, such as the handle handle, tables, handles, light switches and counters, daily, and especially after being visitors. Other surfaces can be cleaned when they are visibly dirty or if necessary, the CDC advises.

However, if the people in your home are more likely to become very sick of COVID, the agency suggests cleaning more frequently. The CDC also says it's important for owners to useProducts adapted to each surface and that they closely follow the instructions on the product label.

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There are also other ways to also reduce the transmission of Covid at home.

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Wipe the surfaces of your daily home is not the only way to reduce the transmission of Covid, of course. Walensky pointed out that you can reduce the propagation of Covid in your home by asking non-vaccinated visitors tomasks And have everyone wash your hands frequently when you come back to the outside of the house.

To see what the CDC says avoid after your shot, check The CDC says do not do it before 4 weeks after being vaccinated .

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