A proposal of a “ready to use” COVID-19 control strategy in an Oncology ward: Utopia or reality?

• Published in: Critical reviews in oncology/hematology Vol. 157; p. 103168
• Main Authors: Dalu, Davide, Rota, Selene, Cona, Maria Silvia, Brambilla, Anna Maria, Ferrario, Sabrina, Gambaro, Anna, Meroni, Luca, Merli, Stefania, Farina, Gabriella, La Verde, Nicla
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.01.2021
• Subjects: Cancer patients; Coronavirus (COVID-19); COVID-19; European School of Oncology – Review; Humans; Italy - epidemiology; Oncology ward; Pandemics; Prevention; SARS-CoV-2; Utopias; Italy; Prevention; Coronavirus (COVID-19); Oncology ward; Cancer patients

[Display omitted] •During COVID-19 pandemic cancer patients are a vulnerable category.•Few data about control infection strategy to ensure a COVID-19 free Oncology ward.•The essence of our protocol: triage, risk zones, traffic control and surveillance.•This strategy could be a practical contribution...