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Nondetection of SARS-CoV-2 on high-touch surfaces of public areas next to COVID-19 hospitalization units

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2021.01.007

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We studied the contamination with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the bacterial load of high-touch surfaces located in public areas next to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hospitalization units. Ninety-two samples were obtained from 46 different high-touch surfaces: 36 sites next to COVID-19 hospitalization units and 10 sites in the cabins of the public elevators. SARS-CoV-2 was not detected at any site, despite high bacterial loads suggested that the studied sites had been frequently touched prior to the sampling.

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COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2

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COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2

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GAVALDÀ MESTRE, Laura, et al. Nondetection of SARS-CoV-2 on high-touch surfaces of public areas next to COVID-19 hospitalization units. American Journal of Infection Control. 2021. Vol. 49, num. 6, pags. 840-842. [consulted: 12 of August of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/178513

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