| Literature DB >> 33993274 |
Toni Luise Meister1, Jill Fortmann2, Daniel Todt1,3, Natalie Heinen1, Alfred Ludwig2, Yannick Brüggemann1, Carina Elsner4, Ulf Dittmer4, Joerg Steinmann5,6, Stephanie Pfaender1, Eike Steinmann1.
Abstract
The emergence of novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern with increased transmission dynamics has raised questions regarding stability and disinfection of these viruses. We analyzed surface stability and disinfection of the currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 compared to wild type. Treatment with heat, soap, and ethanol revealed similar inactivation profiles indicative of a comparable susceptibility towards disinfection. Furthermore, we observed comparable surface stability on steel, silver, copper, and face masks. Overall, our data support the application of currently recommended hygiene measures to minimize the risk of B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 transmission.Entities:
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; disinfection; stability; variants of concern
Year: 2021 PMID: 33993274 PMCID: PMC8243362 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiab260
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Infect Dis ISSN: 0022-1899 Impact factor: 5.226