Important aspects of prevention of health personnel in hospitals during the epidemic novel coronavirus 2019
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Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, Health personnel, Prevention, Occupational exposureAbstract
Today, the novel coronavirus has spread widely throughout the world and poses new challenges to ensure the health and safety of health personnel. Because health personnel are at the frontlines in the fight against the novel coronavirus, which is one of the groups most affected and vulnerable during the pandemic, it is necessary to remind that the preventive measures adopted by health personnel are essential. Especially in emergency situations, essential measures must be taken to prevent occupational exposure during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Health professionals are working with great intensity and enormous social responsibility. In addition to the applause, they deserve more attention.
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