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

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Highlights

  • SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected on medical equipment in long-term care facilities during COVID-19 outbreaks.

  • Blood pressure cuffs were frequently contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA.

  • Enhanced cleaning and disinfection, or single-use disposable medical equipment is recommended in long-term care facilities experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak.

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.

Key Words

Infection control
Environmental sampling

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