How to Manage COVID-19 Healthcare Waste
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
2020
COVID-19 has become a worldwide issue that its causing international countries to lockdown their boarders and declare a State of Emergency. People are working from home using the latest technology. The surprise global effect of COVID-19 has caused a shortage in certain supplies, such as gloves, gowns and masks. Fortunately, COVID-19 infection has largely been contained and impacts have been minimal on Pacific Island communities. Large volume of solid waste, such as personal protective equipment, are being genrated in response to the pandemic.
