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Mashup Score: 259Evidence from Whole Genome Sequencing of Aerosol Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 almost Five Hours after Hospital Room Turnover - 1 month(s) ago
Experimental evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 remains viable within aerosols with a half-life of approximately 3 hours; however, it remains unclear how long airborne SARS-CoV-2 can transmit infection. Whole genome sequencing during an outbreak suggested in-room transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to two patients admitted nearly 2 and 5 hours, respectively, after discharge of an asymptomatic infected patient. These findings suggest that airborne SARS-CoV-2 may transmit infection for over 4 hours, even in a hospital setting.
Source: www.ajicjournal.orgCategories: General Medicine News, Hem/OncsTweet
Whole genome sequencing finds genetically identical #SARSCoV2 infected 2 ppl admitted to a hospital rm 1h 43 mins & 4h 45 mins after discharge of an asymptomatic pt w/ #COVID19. Virus may be in air & capable of infecting us for >4h in hospital. #MedTwitter https://t.co/749qVJdlUF