Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in bioaerosols and surface samples from healthcare facilities in Klang Valley, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant global threats, as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is primarily transmitted through airborne droplets and bioaerosols. Healthcare workers are particularly at high risk, yet there is limited research on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in bioaerosols within healthcare facilities in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the presence and viability of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants of concern in the air and ventilation systems of designated COVID-19 facilities from December 2021 to February 2022. Samples were collected from two hospitals and one quarantine centre (QC), including medical wards, intensive care units, emergency departments, and QC halls. Air samples were obtained using air samplers, whil

SUBMITTER: Robat RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871134 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature