Background In this pandemic of COVID-19, the highest amount of infective material, biomedical waste is generated in hospitals and it is frequently handled by the healthcare workers irrespective of cadres. Hence the awareness of healthcare workers in regards with biomedical waste (BMW) management is crucial in this pandemic. This study is therefore conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices in BMW management among health care workers in our institution. Results A total of 280 subjects consisting of doctors, nursing staff and group D workers were included in the study after obtaining informed consent. The knowledge among healthcare workers was satisfactory, but comparatively group D workers were lagging behind. Overall they all have a good attitude towards BMW management but practices on BMW management needs improvement mostly among group D workers. Conclusions There have to be regular training programmes on biomedical waste management and its hazards for all the healthcare workers including group D workers. Along with educational intervention, strict implementation of biomedical waste management guidelines with its monitoring at all levels is also very much essential.

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Aims: The workers aim to review disinfection practices in public places in India and USA Main text: Sanitization of Public Places in India: One percent sodium hypochlorite or phenolic disinfectants must be used for mopping of all indoor areas such as entrance lobbies, corridors and staircases, escalators, elevators, security guard booths, ofce rooms, meeting rooms, cafeteria. Frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned twice daily by mopping with a linen/absorbable cloth soaked in 1% sodium hypochlorite. Sanitization of Public Places in USA: Surfaces and objects which are not frequently touched should be cleaned as a routine. They do not require additional disinfection. Gloves and PPE appropriate for the chemicals being used must be worn by the workers for routine cleaning and disinfecting. Notwithstanding Government and WHO guidelines, there are media reports of use of disinfection tunnels in various public places in India. Appropriate disinfectants against SARS-CoV2: EPA's registered antimicrobial products are expected to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 based on data for viruses which are harder to kill. Conclusion:Disinfection for the SARS-CoV-2 is quite similar to disinfection which is carried out for other viruses, like the u or a common cold.

Background: The second wave of COVID-19 hit India with the nation reporting over 4 lakh cases daily since second week of April 2021. Keeping in view the lack of adequate data in this regard; and the public health importance of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the researchers proceeded to carry out the study.  The aim of the study was  to  study  the clinicoepidemiolgical profile of hospitalised COVID19 cases in an urban area.Methods: The workers carried out a cross sectional descriptive study. Period of the study was April 2021 to September 2021. Detailed epidemiological, clinical, laboratory and radiological data was obtained in respect of 149 cases of Covid-19.Results: Mean age of the cases was 39.79 years. One hundred and twelve (75.17%) cases were males, while thirty- seven (24.83%) were females. One hundred and twenty-nine (86.57%) gave history of fever. Eight (6.04%) cases were totally asymptomatic. Clinical condition of six (4.02%) cases necessitated them to be placed on ventilator for various periods of time. Eight (5.36%) cases were administered oxygen for various periods of time. All the cases recovered after varying periods of time; and there were no fatalities. Diabetes mellitus was the commonest comorbidity; and it was seen in twenty (13.42%) of cases.Conclusions: Our study has indicated that symptomatology of the disease may vary over time. The researchers believe that the most important conclusion of our work is that the world must remain alert to the characteristics of the virus and the disease.