Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

July 22, 2020

Environmental Sampling for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 during COVID-19 Outbreak in the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship

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  • After sampling environmental surfaces in the Diamond Princess cruise ship, Yamagishi et al. detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA from 10% of the samples from case-cabins 1-17 days after they were vacated and detected none in non-case-cabins. Asymptomatic and symptomatic case cabins had a similar proportion of detection (21% vs 15%). No viable SARS-CoV-2 virus was isolated from any of the samples. 

Yamagishi et al. (July 21, 2020). Environmental Sampling for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 during COVID-19 Outbreak in the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship. The Journal of Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiaa437