What is Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)? | What is COVID‑19? |
 EVD (commonly known as Ebola), is caused by viruses within the genus Ebolavirus. It’s a rare but deadly disease that causes bleeding and organ failure. |  COVID-19, caused by the respiratory coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID), is a disease characterized by various symptoms that can include fever and shortness of breath. |
How is EVD transmitted? | How is COVID‑19 transmitted? |
 Primarily contact, or droplets in the form of bodily fluids |  Primarily respiratory droplet, or contact |
What PPE is needed for EVD? | What PPE is needed for COVID‑19? |
 Needed: Gown or coveralls, waterproof apron, goggles and/or face shield (for eye protection), two pairs of gloves (including one long surgical glove), gum boots, surgical mask, hood or cap over head Optional: Hair net, Boot covers |  Needed: Gown, googles or face shield (for eye protection), surgical mask, respirator (when dealing with aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs)) |
What do you do with a suspected case of EVD? | What do you with a suspected case of COVID‑19? |
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| Immediate isolation at health care facility (HCF) | Immediate isolation using risk-based approach: HCF for high-risk patients; home or community for mild cases |
How long is quarantine for EVD? | How long is quarantine for COVID‑19? |
 Up to 21 days |  Up to 14 days |
How are dead bodies managed for EVD? | How are dead bodies managed for COVID‑19? |
 No touching or cleansing of dead bodies |  Handling of bodies using routine management processes |
Is sharps safety important for EVD? | Is sharps safety important for COVID‑19? |
 YES! Always place sharps in sharps container after use | |
How are surfaces disinfected for EVD? | How are surfaces disinfected for COVID‑19? |
 0.05%: Use for soiled linen management only AFTER cleaning. Soak linen for 15-30 minutes. Also use for hands if ABHR or soap and water are not available. 0.1%: Use for routine surface cleaning. 0.5%: Use for blood or bodily fluids only AFTER cleaning. | |
How should routine hand hygiene be performed when dealing with EVD? | How should routine hand hygiene be performed when dealing with COVID‑19? |
 If hands are visibly soiled, wash with soap and water for 40-60 seconds. | |
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