The California Department of Health has issued an All Facilities Letter (AFL) outlining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on environmental infection control for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Healthcare facilities must have environmental infection control procedures in place to prevent the spread of infections during healthcare delivery. The CDC recommends dedicated medical equipment for patient care, cleaning and disinfecting non-dedicated medical equipment according to manufacturer's instructions, and consistent environmental cleaning and disinfection procedures. Routine cleaning and disinfection procedures using EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectants are appropriate for COVID-19 in healthcare settings. Management of laundry, food service utensils, and medical waste should be performed according to routine procedures. Healthcare facilities should refer to the CDC's guidelines for detailed information on environmental infection control and visit the CDC's Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) webpage for the most recent information and guidance.

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