Environmental contamination of a quarantine hotel via SARS-CoV-2 positive travellers

Xiaowen Hu; Ziran Liu; Jiwei Liang; Xin Song; Zhaoguo Wang; Ruqin Gao; Fachun Jiang

doi:10.1093/jtm/taab148

September 19, 2021Journal of Travel MedicineOpen Access

Environmental contamination of a quarantine hotel via SARS-CoV-2 positive travellers

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Evaluate the extent of environmental contamination produced by travelers infected with SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern within a quarantine hotel.
Conducted environmental surveillance and sampling across a quarantine hotel in China housing two travelers confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (N=2).
Demonstrated presence of SARS-CoV-2 viral material across environmental surfaces within the quarantine quarters occupied by the infected travelers.
Identified potential surface contamination pathways that could contribute to viral exposure in shared isolation facilities.

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Surveillance report reveals environmental contamination by travelers infected with SARS-CoV-2 variants, highlighting risks of indirect transmission in quarantine settings.

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We report on the extent of environmental contamination of a quarantine hotel in China via two SARS-CoV-2 VOCs positive travellers.

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