Environmental detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) from medical equipment in long-term care facilities undergoing COVID-19 outbreaks.

Nelson, Atiba; Kassimatis, Jennifer; Estoque, Jay; Yang, Cicely; McKee, Geoff; Bryce, Elizabeth; Hoang, Linda; Daly, Patricia; Lysyshyn, Mark; Hayden, Althea S; Harding, John; Boraston, Suni; Dawar, Meena; Schwandt, Michael

Nelson, Atiba; Kassimatis, Jennifer; Estoque, Jay; Yang, Cicely; McKee, Geoff; Bryce, Elizabeth; Hoang, Linda; Daly, Patricia; Lysyshyn, Mark; Hayden, Althea S; Harding, John; Boraston, Suni; Dawar, Meena; Schwandt, Michael.

Nelson A; University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Kassimatis J; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Estoque J; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Yang C; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
McKee G; University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Bryce E; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Hoang L; British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Bacteriology and Mycology Laboratory, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Daly P; University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Lysyshyn M; University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Hayden AS; University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Harding J; University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Boraston S; University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Dawar M; University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Schwandt M; University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Vancouver Coastal Health, Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Electronic address: michael.schwandt@vch.ca.

Am J Infect Control ; 49(2): 265-268, 2021 02.

Article Dans Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-634868

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Environmental sampling was conducted at long-term care facilities to determine the extent of surface contamination with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus. Medical equipment used throughout the facility was determined to be contaminated.

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Environmental sampling; Infection control

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Texte intégral: Disponible Collection: Bases de données internationales Base de données: MEDLINE Sujet Principal: Établissements de soins de long séjour / ARN viral / Contamination de matériel / Équipement et fournitures / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type d'étude: Étude observationnelle / Essai contrôlé randomisé Les sujets: Covid long Limites du sujet: Humains Pays comme sujet: Amérique du Nord langue: Anglais Revue: Am J Infect Control Année: 2021 Type de document: Article Pays d'affiliation: J.ajic.2020.07.001

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