MANILA, Philippines — Aside from taking care of patients, San Lazaro Hospital in Manila is also taking care that its medical waste is handled properly to prevent infection and contamination. It was expected to generate 16,000 kilograms of infectious waste in July due to surge in COVID-19 patients although the hospital has yet to release data for that month. SPECIAL REPORTS: 'Earth not healing': Medical waste piles up as COVID-19 cases rise | 'Lockdown litter': Can hospitals, homes reduce plastic use amid COVID-19 crisis? As a referral facility for infectious diseases, San Lazaro Hospital is careful in handling medical waste. Lisa Rejuso, a sanitary worker at the hospital, walks us through the process of managing healthcare waste during the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: Philippine Star August 15, 2020 01:51 UTC