The First Experience of Decontamination Operational Groups in Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region

In relation to the challenging epidemic situation in Russia caused by the spread of novel coronavirus infection, specialists from the Russian NBC Protection Troops were involved in the disinfection of different facilities and equipment in all regions of the country. The aim of this article was to su...

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Main Authors: V. G. Mikhaylov, M. P. Shabelnikov, A. V. Ternovoy, K. K. Styazhkin
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Published: 27 Scientific Centre named after academician N.D. Zelinsky 2023-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.nbsprot.ru/jour/article/view/125
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K. K. Styazhkin
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description In relation to the challenging epidemic situation in Russia caused by the spread of novel coronavirus infection, specialists from the Russian NBC Protection Troops were involved in the disinfection of different facilities and equipment in all regions of the country. The aim of this article was to summarize the experience of mobile Decontamination Operational Groups (DOGs) of the NBC Protection Troops in infection prevention and control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region. The mobile DOGs for this region were formed on the basis of the Federal State Budgetary Establishment «27 Scientific Centre» of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation. This center possessed vast experience in performing special tasks for ensuring radiation, chemical and biological safety of different objects. The DOGs were formed from highly qualified professionals with relevant experience in scientific research studies in radiation, chemical and biological protection issues. During the period March 30 to June 28, 2020, the mobile DOGs have performed cleaning and disinfection procedures for different objects at more than 120 addresses in Moscow City and Moscow Region. Thus, they have decontaminated 550 thousand sq. m of surfaces, 13491 units of automotive equipment, 67 passenger cars for personnel, 18 IL-76 aircrafts of the Russian Aerospace Forces and supportive machinery. Nevertheless, the experience of DOGs in infection prevention and control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region demonstrated the need to improve the NBC protections means and disinfectant solutions. In general, the disinfection measures organized and carried out by the mobile DOGs have demonstrated high efficiency. There have not been a single case of COVID-19 among DOGs personnel throughout the entire period of performing cleaning and disinfection tasks in epidemic foci.
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spelling doaj-art-b4ec6000b6f340249ffabfb4650df4f22025-08-20T03:59:31Zrus27 Scientific Centre named after academician N.D. ZelinskyВестник войск РХБ защиты2587-57282023-06-014338439110.35825/2587-5728-2020-4-3-384-391120The First Experience of Decontamination Operational Groups in Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow RegionV. G. Mikhaylov0M. P. Shabelnikov1A. V. Ternovoy2K. K. Styazhkin3Federal State Budgetary Establishment «27 Scientific Centre» of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian FederationFederal State Budgetary Establishment «27 Scientific Centre» of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian FederationFederal State Budgetary Establishment «27 Scientific Centre» of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian FederationFederal State Budgetary Establishment «27 Scientific Centre» of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian FederationIn relation to the challenging epidemic situation in Russia caused by the spread of novel coronavirus infection, specialists from the Russian NBC Protection Troops were involved in the disinfection of different facilities and equipment in all regions of the country. The aim of this article was to summarize the experience of mobile Decontamination Operational Groups (DOGs) of the NBC Protection Troops in infection prevention and control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region. The mobile DOGs for this region were formed on the basis of the Federal State Budgetary Establishment «27 Scientific Centre» of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation. This center possessed vast experience in performing special tasks for ensuring radiation, chemical and biological safety of different objects. The DOGs were formed from highly qualified professionals with relevant experience in scientific research studies in radiation, chemical and biological protection issues. During the period March 30 to June 28, 2020, the mobile DOGs have performed cleaning and disinfection procedures for different objects at more than 120 addresses in Moscow City and Moscow Region. Thus, they have decontaminated 550 thousand sq. m of surfaces, 13491 units of automotive equipment, 67 passenger cars for personnel, 18 IL-76 aircrafts of the Russian Aerospace Forces and supportive machinery. Nevertheless, the experience of DOGs in infection prevention and control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region demonstrated the need to improve the NBC protections means and disinfectant solutions. In general, the disinfection measures organized and carried out by the mobile DOGs have demonstrated high efficiency. There have not been a single case of COVID-19 among DOGs personnel throughout the entire period of performing cleaning and disinfection tasks in epidemic foci.https://www.nbsprot.ru/jour/article/view/125covid-19sars-cov-2disinfectioninfectioncoronavirusministry of defenceoperational grouppandemicprophylaxisdecontaminationepidemic
spellingShingle V. G. Mikhaylov
M. P. Shabelnikov
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K. K. Styazhkin
The First Experience of Decontamination Operational Groups in Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region
Вестник войск РХБ защиты
covid-19
sars-cov-2
disinfection
infection
coronavirus
ministry of defence
operational group
pandemic
prophylaxis
decontamination
epidemic
title The First Experience of Decontamination Operational Groups in Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region
title_full The First Experience of Decontamination Operational Groups in Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region
title_fullStr The First Experience of Decontamination Operational Groups in Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region
title_full_unstemmed The First Experience of Decontamination Operational Groups in Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region
title_short The First Experience of Decontamination Operational Groups in Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 in Moscow and Moscow Region
title_sort first experience of decontamination operational groups in infection prevention and control for covid 19 in moscow and moscow region
topic covid-19
sars-cov-2
disinfection
infection
coronavirus
ministry of defence
operational group
pandemic
prophylaxis
decontamination
epidemic
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