Waste management and disease spread potential: A case study of SARS-CoV-2 in garbage dumping sites in Bangkok and its vicinity

• Published in: One health Vol. 19; p. 100894
• Main Authors: Wiratsudakul, Anuwat, Sariya, Ladawan, Paungpin, Weena, Suwanpakdee, Sarin, Chamsai, Tatiyanuch, Tangsudjai, Siriporn, Bhusri, Benjaporn, Wongluechai, Peerawat, Tonchiangsai, Kanittha, Sakcamduang, Walasinee, Wiriyarat, Witthawat, Sangkachai, Nareerat
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.12.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Face mask; Garbage dumping site; Research Paper; SARS-CoV-2; Serology; Small mammals; EMEM; SARS-CoV-2; ACE; PPE; Garbage dumping site; CPE; Serology; Small mammals; Face mask; WHO

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, hospitals and households have used personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks and gloves. Some of these potentially infectious materials were discarded with other household wastes in garbage dumping sites. Thus, this study aimed to det...