Title: Risk for Fomite-Mediated Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Child Daycares, Schools, Nursing Homes, and Offices.
Authors: Kraay, Alicia N M; Hayashi, Michael A L; Berendes, David M; Sobolik, Julia S; Leon, Juan S; Lopman, Benjamin A
Published In Emerg Infect Dis, (2021 Apr)
Abstract: 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.
PubMed ID: 33755002
MeSH Terms: Aged; Basic Reproduction Number; COVID-19*/epidemiology; COVID-19*/prevention & control; COVID-19*/transmission; COVID-19*/virology; Child; Child Day Care Centers/standards; Decontamination/methods; Disease Transmission, Infectious/prevention & control*; Equipment Contamination/prevention & control; Fomites/virology*; Hand Disinfection/methods; Humans; Infection Control*/instrumentation; Infection Control*/methods; Masks; Nursing Homes/standards; SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification*; Schools/standards; United States/epidemiology