COVID-19 Pandemic: Sanitary–Hygienic Aspects of Household Members’ Self-Isolation

Abstract

Self-isolation is a preventive measure that started in January 2020 as a response to the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 infection, and it has no precedents in human history. During this pandemic, governments forced billions of people to self-isolate for several months, and the sanitary-hygienic assessment of self-isolation became an essential issue. A sanitary-hygienic definition of self-isolation was proposed and also, methods for assessing it were developed. Hygienic Self-Isolation Index Point Score (HSIPS) determines that the optimal isolation is directly proportional to the coefficients of a person's physical activity, indoor area per isolated person, and time spent in the fresh air. HSIPS can identify if isolation is optimal, favorable, or unfavorable. Furthermore, methods to assess the level of the functional reserves of the body were determined, and also the leading health risk factors of the self-isolated population were identified. The sanitary-hygienic assessment of self-isolation can ensure the prevention of cardiovascular, alimentary-dependent diseases, and pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Besides, self-isolation accompanies a decrease in physical activity and unbalanced nutrition.

Indoor Environmental Quality in Dwellings and Lifestyle Behaviors during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Russian Perspective

“…Telecommuting (remote working) and distance education during isolation, quarantine, and lockdown [20][21][22]. 2.…”

“…During isolation, carrying out disinfection to sterilizing airflow in air-conditioning and ventilation systems is an essential measure for maintaining the spread of coronavirus infection, especially in dwellings, where chances of being exposed to environmental factors that can affect human health are higher [20].…”