First Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 on the Surfaces of Tourist-Recreational Facilities in Italy

First Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 on the Surfaces of Tourist-Recreational Facilities in Italy

A Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by a new virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), spreads via direct contact through droplets produced by infected individuals. The transmission of this virus can also occur via indirect contact if objects and surfaces are co...

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Main Authors: Maria Teresa Montagna, Osvalda De Giglio, Carla Calia, Chrysovalentinos Pousis, Francesca Apollonio, Carmen Campanale, Giusy Diella, Marco Lopuzzo, Angelo Marzella, Francesco Triggiano, Vincenzo Marcotrigiano, Domenico Pio Sorrenti, Giovanni Trifone Sorrenti, Pantaleo Magarelli, Giuseppina Caggiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
tourist-recreational facilities
respiratory infections
environment
surface
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/6/3252
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spelling doaj-6703c7912b9f451abdf93a59595794972021-03-22T00:02:23ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health1661-78271660-46012021-03-01183252325210.3390/ijerph18063252First Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 on the Surfaces of Tourist-Recreational Facilities in ItalyMaria Teresa Montagna0Osvalda De Giglio1Carla Calia2Chrysovalentinos Pousis3Francesca Apollonio4Carmen Campanale5Giusy Diella6Marco Lopuzzo7Angelo Marzella8Francesco Triggiano9Vincenzo Marcotrigiano10Domenico Pio Sorrenti11Giovanni Trifone Sorrenti12Pantaleo Magarelli13Giuseppina Caggiano14Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Prevention, Food Hygiene and Nutrition Service, Local Health Unit BT, Barletta-Andria-Trani, 76125 Trani, ItalyDepartment of Prevention, Food Hygiene and Nutrition Service, Local Health Unit BT, Barletta-Andria-Trani, 76125 Trani, ItalyDepartment of Prevention, Food Hygiene and Nutrition Service, Local Health Unit BT, Barletta-Andria-Trani, 76125 Trani, ItalyDepartment of Prevention, Food Hygiene and Nutrition Service, Local Health Unit BT, Barletta-Andria-Trani, 76125 Trani, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology—Hygiene Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, ItalyA Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by a new virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), spreads via direct contact through droplets produced by infected individuals. The transmission of this virus can also occur via indirect contact if objects and surfaces are contaminated by secretions from individuals with COVID-19 or asymptomatic carriers. Environmental contamination with SARS-CoV-2 is high in hospital settings; on the contrary, surface contamination in non-healthcare settings is still poorly studied. In this study, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on the surfaces of 20 tourist-recreational facilities was investigated by performing a total of 100 swabs on surfaces, including refrigerator handles, handrails, counters, tables, and bathroom access doors. Six (6%) swabs from four (20%) tourist-recreational facilities tested positive for SARS-CoV-2; the surfaces that were involved were toilet door handles, refrigerator handles, handrails, and bar counters. This study highlights that SARS-CoV-2 is also present in non-healthcare environments; therefore, in order to limit this worrying pandemic, compliance with behavioral rules and the adoption of preventive and protective measures are of fundamental importance not only in healthcare or work environments but also in life environments.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/6/3252COVID-19SARS-CoV-2tourist-recreational facilitiesrespiratory infectionsenvironmentsurface
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author Maria Teresa Montagna
Osvalda De Giglio
Carla Calia
Chrysovalentinos Pousis
Francesca Apollonio
Carmen Campanale
Giusy Diella
Marco Lopuzzo
Angelo Marzella
Francesco Triggiano
Vincenzo Marcotrigiano
Domenico Pio Sorrenti
Giovanni Trifone Sorrenti
Pantaleo Magarelli
Giuseppina Caggiano
spellingShingle Maria Teresa Montagna
Osvalda De Giglio
Carla Calia
Chrysovalentinos Pousis
Francesca Apollonio
Carmen Campanale
Giusy Diella
Marco Lopuzzo
Angelo Marzella
Francesco Triggiano
Vincenzo Marcotrigiano
Domenico Pio Sorrenti
Giovanni Trifone Sorrenti
Pantaleo Magarelli
Giuseppina Caggiano
First Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 on the Surfaces of Tourist-Recreational Facilities in Italy
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
tourist-recreational facilities
respiratory infections
environment
surface
author_facet Maria Teresa Montagna
Osvalda De Giglio
Carla Calia
Chrysovalentinos Pousis
Francesca Apollonio
Carmen Campanale
Giusy Diella
Marco Lopuzzo
Angelo Marzella
Francesco Triggiano
Vincenzo Marcotrigiano
Domenico Pio Sorrenti
Giovanni Trifone Sorrenti
Pantaleo Magarelli
Giuseppina Caggiano
author_sort Maria Teresa Montagna
title First Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 on the Surfaces of Tourist-Recreational Facilities in Italy
title_short First Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 on the Surfaces of Tourist-Recreational Facilities in Italy
title_full First Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 on the Surfaces of Tourist-Recreational Facilities in Italy
title_fullStr First Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 on the Surfaces of Tourist-Recreational Facilities in Italy
title_full_unstemmed First Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 on the Surfaces of Tourist-Recreational Facilities in Italy
title_sort first detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 on the surfaces of tourist-recreational facilities in italy
publisher MDPI AG
series International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
issn 1661-7827
1660-4601
publishDate 2021-03-01
description A Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by a new virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), spreads via direct contact through droplets produced by infected individuals. The transmission of this virus can also occur via indirect contact if objects and surfaces are contaminated by secretions from individuals with COVID-19 or asymptomatic carriers. Environmental contamination with SARS-CoV-2 is high in hospital settings; on the contrary, surface contamination in non-healthcare settings is still poorly studied. In this study, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on the surfaces of 20 tourist-recreational facilities was investigated by performing a total of 100 swabs on surfaces, including refrigerator handles, handrails, counters, tables, and bathroom access doors. Six (6%) swabs from four (20%) tourist-recreational facilities tested positive for SARS-CoV-2; the surfaces that were involved were toilet door handles, refrigerator handles, handrails, and bar counters. This study highlights that SARS-CoV-2 is also present in non-healthcare environments; therefore, in order to limit this worrying pandemic, compliance with behavioral rules and the adoption of preventive and protective measures are of fundamental importance not only in healthcare or work environments but also in life environments.
topic COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
tourist-recreational facilities
respiratory infections
environment
surface
url https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/6/3252
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