Comparable Environmental Stability and Disinfection Profiles of the Currently Circulating SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern B.1.1.7 and B.1.351.
SARS-CoV-2
disinfection
stability
variants of concern
Journal
The Journal of infectious diseases
ISSN: 1537-6613
Titre abrégé: J Infect Dis
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0413675
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
02 08 2021
02 08 2021
Historique:
received:
01
04
2021
accepted:
11
05
2021
pubmed:
17
5
2021
medline:
10
8
2021
entrez:
16
5
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
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.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33993274
pii: 6276396
doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiab260
pmc: PMC8243362
doi:
Substances chimiques
Disinfectants
0
Soaps
0
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
420-424Subventions
Organisme : VIRus ALlianz (VIRAL) of North Rhine-Westphalia
Organisme : Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
ID : 323-8.03-151826
Informations de copyright
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