Masks and closed-loop ventilators prevent environmental contamination by COVID-19 patients in negative-pressure environments.

ABSTRACT: Herein, we report that nosocomial infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may be mitigated by using surgical masks and closed looped ventilation for both non-critical and critical patients. These preventive measures resulted in no viral contamination of surfaces in negative pressure environments.

SUBMITTER: Su WL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7227532 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature