A member asked:

How long would i have to be near someone with covid to be infected myself? im a janitor and i had to go in a patient room with covid i just had to mop a floor i was in there 5 mins or less i had ppe on except goggles but i do wear prescription glass?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

COVID: Significant exposure to COVID is considered 15 minutes, shorter than most healthcare exposures. If the patient was coughing and generating droplets during your visit, you would have a small risk of exposure through the eyes. Good work wearing PPE appropriately; you should be supplied with a medical grade mask if you go into patients rooms.

Answered 11/27/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 concerns: It is good that you spent less than 15 minutes in the room and obviously you were wearing a mask (with other PPE). Unless the person was physically close by and coughing or sneezing in your direction, this would not be considered a high-risk scenario.

Answered 11/29/2020

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