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On 30 March 2020, the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued a consolidation of health recommendations and guidelines to be adopted by flight crews as well as airlines and airport operators to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. A free translation reads as follows:
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Guidance on sanitary measures for aircrews in Brazil
Considering the emergence of the new coronavirus Sars-CoV-2, the Brazilian Health Authority began to adopt recommendations with a view to its operations at airports, based on the International Health Regulations (IHR) and the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.
Among the general actions and recommendations for health surveillance on aircraft due to the declared public health emergency of international and national concern, the authority advises on the adoption of the following measures by the crew of international and domestic flights carrying passengers or cargo:
Guidelines for crew
Inside the aircraft during flight:
(a) In any situation, regardless of the indication for the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) or not, the crew should always adopt preventive measures, such as use paper issues for nasal hygiene; cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing; avoid touching the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth; and sanitise hands after coughing or sneezing
(b) frequent handwashing with soap and water.
(c) when hands are not visibly soiled, you may use alcohol gel to sanitise the hands.
(d) Practice respiratory etiquette.
(e) Do not share personal items, such as cutlery, dishes, glasses, bottles, and other utensils.
(f) Avoid touching the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth without first sanitising the hands.
During the rest of stayover in Brazil
While at home (country of origin):
Self-health monitoring:
Guidelines for the Brazilian and foreign airlines
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