Article: Environmental factors influencing the transmission of the coronavirus 2019: a review.
Environmental chemistry letters
2022 Volume 20, Issue 3, Page(s) 1603–1610
Abstract: The coronavirus 2019 pandemic, induced by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has strongly altered healthcare systems and the economy worldwide. The lack of knowledge on this virus has led to the implementation of uncertain ... ...
| Abstract | The coronavirus 2019 pandemic, induced by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has strongly altered healthcare systems and the economy worldwide. The lack of knowledge on this virus has led to the implementation of uncertain strategies and measures to fight the pandemic. Here, we review environmental factors that control viral transmission, such as air, temperature, humidity, food, water and sewage, insects, inanimate surfaces, hand hygiene, and social distancing. The main route of viral transmission is the respiratory tract through aerosols. Masks and social distancing are effective in ceasing air transmission. Proper cleaning of surfaces and hand disinfection are required, especially in healthcare units. Food should be handled properly, and food handlers should work based on hygienic protocols. Water and sewage transmission, and transmission through insects appear less important than other environmental factors. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2022-02-21 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
| ZDB-ID | 2107984-5 |
| ISSN | 1610-3661 ; 1610-3653 |
| ISSN (online) | 1610-3661 |
| ISSN | 1610-3653 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10311-022-01418-9 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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