July 30, 2020

Aerosol and Surface Contamination of SARS-CoV-2 Observed in Quarantine and Isolation Care

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• During the initial isolation of 13 individuals with COVID-19 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Santarpia et al. detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA by RT-PCR in 121/163 (72%) air and surface samples collected. SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in all types of samples: high and low-volume air samples, as well as surface samples including personal items, room surfaces, and toilets.  

 Santarpia et al. (July 2020). Aerosol and Surface Contamination of SARS-CoV-2 Observed in Quarantine and Isolation Care. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-69286-3