The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring and collaborating with the World Health Organization (WHO), on the recent outbreak caused by a new coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. With cases on the rise worldwide, starting in late January, it’s imperative for healthcare laundries to maintain best practices in laundering textile goods.

The CDC recommends using standard precautions for handling and laundering healthcare textiles, and adhering to federal and state requirements for the protection of healthcare personnel from exposure to pathogens. Employers should select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and provide it to workers ...