Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 associated with aircraft travel: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale for the review

Air travel may be associated with viruses spread via infected passengers and potentially through in-flight transmission. Given the novelty of the Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, transmission associated with air travel is based on transmission dynamics of other respiratory viruses. Our objective was to provide a rapid summary and evaluation of relevant data on SARS-CoV-2 transmission aboard aircraft, report policy implications and to highlight research gaps requiring urgent attention.

Methods

We searched four electronic databases (1 February 2020-27 January 2021) and included studies on SARS-CoV-2 transmission aboard aircraft. We assessed study quality based on five criteria and reported important findings.

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SUBMITTER: Rosca EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8499932 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature