Reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by cleaning and disinfection is an important part of reopening public spaces that will require careful planning. Every American has been called upon to slow the spread of the virus through social distancing and prevention hygiene, such as frequently washing your hands and wearing face coverings.

Everyone also has a role in making sure our communities are as safe as possible to reopen and remain open. The virus that causes COVID-19 can be killed if you use the right products. EPA has compiled a list of disinfectant products that can be used against COVID-19, including ready-to-use sprays, concentrates, and wipes. Each product has been shown to be effective against viruses that are harder to kill than viruses like the one that causes COVID-19.

Cleaning and disinfecting public spaces including your workplace, school, home, and business w ill require you to:

• Develop your plan
• Implement your plan
• Maintain and revise your plan

See Links to specific recommendations for many public spaces that use this framework that is on CDC’s website on Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities..

It’s important to continue to follow federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local guidance for reopening America

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