Risk for Fomite-Mediated Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Child Daycares, Schools, Nursing Homes, and Offices

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 can persist on surfaces, suggesting possible surface-mediated transmission of this pathogen. We found that fomites might be a substantial source of transmission risk, particularly in schools and child daycares. Combining surface cleaning and decontamination with mask wearing can help mitigate this risk.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:27

Enthalten in:

Emerging infectious diseases - 27(2021), 4 vom: 01. Apr., Seite 1229-1231

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kraay, Alicia N M [VerfasserIn]
Hayashi, Michael A L [VerfasserIn]
Berendes, David M [VerfasserIn]
Sobolik, Julia S [VerfasserIn]
Leon, Juan S [VerfasserIn]
Lopman, Benjamin A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19
Cleaning
Coronavirus disease
Daycares
Disinfection
Fomite
Journal Article
Nursing homes
Offices
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Respiratory infections
SARS-CoV-2
Schools
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Transmission
United States
Viruses
Zoonoses

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 01.04.2021

Date Revised 07.04.2021

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3201/eid2704.203631

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM323112943