Fig 1.
Layout of the COVID-19 cohort ward
Cold zone: clean zone where computers, shower facilities, pantry and lockers are situated. Warm zone: only movement of healthcare personnel working in the COVID-19 ward is allowed. No patient movement is allowed in the warm zone. Nursing counter and trolley for full personal protective equipment (PPE) gowning are also located in the warm zone. Hot zone: ‘dirty’ zone where patient cubicles and beds are located. PPE requirements in the different zones are: cold zone, surgical face mask; warm zone, N95 mask; hot zone, shoe cover, hairnet, long sleeve gown, gloves, N95 mask and goggles.