@article {1395049, title = {Unrecognized risks and challenges of water as a major focus of COVID-19 spread}, journal = {Journal of Global Health }, year = {2021}, abstract = {

The unpredictable emergence of Coronavirus 2019 has proven to be challenging for many countries and their preparedness systems. In the heat of the current pandemic, initial interventions have been directed to the medical component of pandemic management, while other parameters such as tracing, retaining, and controlling the infection have been dismantled. It must be remembered that a defective water management system for drinking or personal use cannot only worsen the medical management of an emergency but can also contribute to spreading the disease or other water-borne conditions. This report highlights the significant use of water as a necessity for life and for controlling the pandemic.

}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7898659/}, author = {Amir Khorram-Manesh and Krzysztof Goniewicz and Frederick M. Burkle Jr.} }