SARS-CoV-2 detection in hospital indoor environments, NW Iran.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate the potential contamination of SARS-CoV-2 in indoor settled dust and surfaces of Amir Al-Muminin hospital in Maragheh, Iran. Samples were taken from surfaces and settled dust using a passive approach and particulate matter (PM) using an active approach from different hospital wards. SARS-CoV-2 was detected in 15% of settled dust samples (N = 4/26) and 10% of surface samples (3/30). SARS-CoV-2 has been detected in 13.8% and 9.1% of the dust samples collected at a distance of fewer than 1 m and more than 3 m from the patient bed, respectively. SARS-CoV-2 was found in 11% of surface samples from low-touch surfaces and 8% from high touch surfaces. The relationship between PM_2.5, PM₁₀, humidity, temperature, and positive samples of SARS-CoV-

SUBMITTER: Mohammadi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9301582 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature