Stability of SARS-CoV-2 in Different Environments and the Effect of Disinfectants on its Survival

Stability of SARS-CoV-2 in Different Environments and the Effect of Disinfectants on its Survival

Parisa Abedi Elkhichi, Masoumeh Aslanimehr, Mojtaba Niazadeh

In December 2019, the prevalence of a pneumonia with unknown cause was reported in China whichwas later named Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. One ofthe most important ways of COVID-19 transmission is contaminated surfaces. In this review study, weinvestigated the stability of SARS-CoV-2 in air and on surfaces and the methods of preventing its spreadReported in studies conducted from 2003 to April 2020 which were searched in PubMed, Scopus, Embace,and Google Scholar databases using keywords including Coronavirus, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, disinfection,transmission and surfaces. Out of 118 articles identified in the initial search, 73 were remainedafter screening their titles and abstracts. By applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 51 articles werefinally selected for review. The novel coronavirus epidemic in humans is more widespread than previouscoronaviruses, indicating the high infectivity and environmental stability of the virus. The SARS-CoV-2can stay active for up to 28 days at low temperatures (4°C). Currently, due to the lack of effective treatmentand vaccines, the best ways to deal with this disease is to avoid contamination, use disinfectants,and prevent its spread by protective measures.

2020

coronavirus, transmission, covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, disinfection, surfaces

10.32598/JQUMS.24.2.531.1

The Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

Qazvin University of Medical Sciences & Health Services

Medicine