Air and surface contamination by SARS-CoV-2 virus in a tertiary hospital in Wuhan, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have explored air and surface contamination by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in healthcare settings.

Methods

Air and surface samples were collected from the isolation wards and intensive care units designated for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Clinical data and the results of nasopharyngeal specimen and serum antibody testing were also collected for the patient sample.

Results

A total of 367 air and surface swab samples were collected from the patient care areas of 15 patients with mild COVID-19 and nine patients with severe/critical COVID-19. Only one air sample taken during the intubation procedure tested positive. High-touch surfaces were slightly more likely to be contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 RNA

SUBMITTER: Tan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7384415 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature