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Apr 30, 2020

COVID-19 Summary for Sanitation Professionals

This technical brief summarizes what is known about COVID-19 and sanitation, including the risks related to exposure to wastewater and fecal sludge, and offers tips on how to safely continue offering latrine and septic tank emptying services during the outbreak.

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