A new study in JHI reports the findings of longitudinal environmental sampling in a paediatric BMT unit. Perhaps unsurprisingly, sites associated with frequent contact by staff (especially computer equipment) had the highest bacterial counts. These sites also had the highest bacterial diversity suggesting they are accumulating contamination from multiple sources, and acting as a bacterial possible interchange. But computer equipment is diligently cleaned and disinfected after each use, right…?
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Exploring SARS-CoV-2 hospital surface and air contamination in London
We have just had a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases exploring the extent and magnitude of hospital surface and air contamination with SARS-CoV-2 during the (first!) peak of COVID-19 in London. The bottom line is that we identified pretty extensive surface and air contamination with SARS-CoV-2 RNA but did not culture viable virus. We concluded that this highlights the potential role of contaminated surfaces and air in the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Reflections on Infection Prevention and Control 