Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

May 19, 2020

Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 RNA on Surfaces in Quarantine Rooms

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  • Jiang et al. investigated environmental contamination in quarantine hotel rooms after being occupied by 2 pre-symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 positive patients. SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected on 36% (8/22) of tested surfaces, as well as on the pillow cover, sheets, and duvet cover.

Jiang et al. (May18, 2020). Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 RNA on Surfaces in Quarantine Rooms. Emerging Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2609.201435