Hospital Air Samples Test Positive For COVID-19
- 3 years ago
One in four air samples collected from hospital intensive care units tested positive for COVID-19.
The virus particles linger after they treat infected patients, says UPI.
450 air samples were obtained "from close patient environments" and were evaluated.
Just over 17% tested for virus contamination came back positive, the data showed.
The highest virus concentrations were found in toilets and bathrooms at 25%.
Staff areas and public hallways were also high and should be "carefully considered" for stronger cleaning.
The virus particles linger after they treat infected patients, says UPI.
450 air samples were obtained "from close patient environments" and were evaluated.
Just over 17% tested for virus contamination came back positive, the data showed.
The highest virus concentrations were found in toilets and bathrooms at 25%.
Staff areas and public hallways were also high and should be "carefully considered" for stronger cleaning.