Inactivation of replication-competent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on common surfaces by disinfectants

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar;44(3):504-506. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.527. Epub 2022 Jan 26.

Abstract

This experimental laboratory-based study evaluated two disinfectants' efficacy against replication-competent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) on three surfaces. Disinfectants were effictive at eliminating the presence, viability, and subsequent replication of SARS-CoV-2 on all surfaces. Although SARS-CoV-2 likely spreads primarily via airborne transmission, layered mitigation should include high-touch surface disinfection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Disinfectants* / pharmacology
  • Disinfection
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2

Substances

  • Disinfectants