Key Recommendations on Water Sanitation and Hygiene: COVID-19. Institutions Responsible for Water and Sanitation

Abstract

Those persons who are responsible for water and sanitation have a relevant role in the prevention and control of COVID-19, and it is important that water, sanitation and hygiene services are managed safely, ensuring compliance with national regulations. It is recommended to activate the coordination mechanisms between the different sectors related to water and sanitation such as: health, education, housing, environment, municipalities, governing and regulatory institutions, among others, to facilitate joint, timely and higher impact actions...