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Title: Disinfectant use by K-12 school staff to combat SARS-CoV-2.

Authors: Hilbert, Timothy J; Brancato, Candace; Carter, Kelsey; Westneat, Susan; Bush, Heather M; Haynes, Erin N

Published In Am J Infect Control, (2021 Nov)

Abstract: K-12 school staff from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio were asked about their use of disinfectants to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in schools. Survey participants (n = 1,555) reported frequent use of disinfectants, often using unknown products, and were provided little to no training on safe and effective use. Participant concerns included student involvement in disinfection, inadequate ventilation, surface contact time, and potential health effects.

PubMed ID: 34455031 Exiting the NIEHS site

MeSH Terms: COVID-19*; Disinfectants*; Disinfection; Humans; SARS-CoV-2; Schools

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