Evidence brief on infection risk from eye exposures to inform contact and droplet precautions

Evidence summary/scan

What is the available evidence on eye protection (in addition to standard medical masks and respirators) to prevent COVID-19 infection transmission to healthcare workers?


ID:

169

Document Type:

Evidence summary/scan

Population:

Healthcare workers

Setting:

Community health centre, Dentist, Emergency services, Hospital, Primary Care Provider clinic

Public health topic area:

Infection prevention and control measures

Contact Name:

PHAC Emerging Science Group

Role:

N/A

Contact Email:

ocsoevidence-bcscdonneesprobantes@phac-aspc.gc.ca

Organization:

Public Health Agency of Canada

Jurisdiction (of reviewer):

Federal

Is this synthesis COVID-19 related?

Yes

Status of Review:

Completed

Review available:

On request

Date Completed:

2020-06-22

Date Submitted:

2020-08-10