Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness
June 4, 2020
SARS-CoV-2 RNA Detection on Disposable Wooden Chopsticks, Hong Kong
Category: Article Summary
Topic: Transmission
- SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected on disposable wooden chopsticks used by 5 consecutive asymptomatic and post-symptomatic patients. This demonstrates a potential that chopsticks or other dining utensils could be a vehicle for transmission. This has potential implications for communal meals, especially in communities with a custom of sharing dishes or utensils.
Lui et al. (June 3, 2020). SARS-CoV-2 RNA Detection on Disposable Wooden Chopsticks, Hong Kong. Emerging Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2609.202135