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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
卷 785, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147300
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Viral particles; Portable Air Cleaners; Airborne SARS-CoV-2; Surfaces
The study evaluated air and surface SARS-CoV-2 RNA contamination in households with positive patients, and the effectiveness of a portable Air Cleaner (PAC) with HEPA filter in eliminating the virus. Results showed that the use of portable HEPA cleaners had an 80% effectiveness in removing SARS-CoV-2, making it a recommended option for places with inadequate ventilation.
The transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus through aerosols has become an outstanding issue, where plenty of spread aspects are being analyzed. Portable Air Cleaners (PAC) with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters have been discussed as an adjunctive means for indoor environments coronavirus decontamination. This study evaluates, first, the air and surfaces SARS-COV-2 RNA contamination due to positive patients in households, and second, the efficiency of a PAC with HEPA filter to eliminate virus. A total of 29 air and surface samples were collected inside 9 households, by using an air portable collector with gelatin filters and swabs. SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection was performed using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Overall, all the air samples collected before using PAC and 75% of swab samples were positive for SARS-CoV-2. After the PAC usage, all samples except one were negative, displaying a 80% device effectiveness. Portable HEPA cleaners usage allowed the removal of SARS CoV-2 and, therefore, they could be recommended for places with inadequate ventilation, considering the limitations and functionality of the device. (c) 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license
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