SARS-CoV-2 viability on different surfaces after gaseous ozone treatment: a preliminary evaluation. (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Percivalle, E.; Clerici, M.; Cassaniti, I.; Vecchio Nepita, E.; Marchese, P.; Olivati, D.; Catelli, C.; Berri, A.; Baldanti, F.; Marone, P.; Bruno, R.; Triarico, A.; Lago, P.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospital infection. Volume 110(2021)
• Page Start: 33
• Page End: 36
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- SARS-CoV-2 -- Contact transmission -- Personal protective equipment -- Infected surfaces -- Ozone; Cross infection -- Periodicals; Cross infection -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Infection Control -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.01.014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0195-6701

Abstract

Summary: COVID-19 is a global health threat with a huge number of confirmed cases and deaths all over the world. Human-to-human transmission via respiratory droplets and contact with aerosol-infected surfaces are the major routes of virus spread. Because SARS-CoV-2 can remain in the air and on surfaces from several hours to several days, disinfection of frequently touched surfaces and critical rooms, in addition to observing individual hygiene tips, is required to reduce the virus spreading. Here we report on an investigation into the use of gaseous ozone as a potentially effective sanitizing method against the new coronavirus.