The role of airborne particles and environmental considerations in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2
Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus, results in an acute respiratory condition coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is highly infectious. The recent spread of this virus has caused a global pandemic. Currently, the transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2 are being established, e...
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| author | Longyi Shao Shuoyi Ge Tim Jones M. Santosh Luis F.O. Silva Yaxin Cao Marcos L.S. Oliveira Mengyuan Zhang Kelly BéruBé |
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| description | Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus, results in an acute respiratory condition coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is highly infectious. The recent spread of this virus has caused a global pandemic. Currently, the transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2 are being established, especially the role of environmental transmission. Here we review the environmental transmission routes and persistence of SARS-CoV-2. Recent studies have established that the transmission of this virus may occur, amongst others, in the air, water, soil, cold-chain, biota, and surface contact. It has also been found that the survival potential of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is dependent on different environmental conditions and pollution. Potentially important pathways include aerosol and fecal matter. Particulate matter may also be a carrier for SARS-CoV-2. Since microscopic particles can be easily absorbed by humans, more attention must be focused on the dissemination of these particles. These considerations are required to evolve a theoretical platform for epidemic control and to minimize the global threat from future epidemics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8fe3c87ece51444ca85d3a7df7e472cb2023-09-02T21:33:09ZengElsevierGeoscience Frontiers1674-98712021-09-01125101189The role of airborne particles and environmental considerations in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2Longyi Shao0Shuoyi Ge1Tim Jones2M. Santosh3Luis F.O. Silva4Yaxin Cao5Marcos L.S. Oliveira6Mengyuan Zhang7Kelly BéruBé8State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; College of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; Corresponding author at: State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; College of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff University, Museum Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3YE, UKSchool of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Department of Earth Science, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, AustraliaDepartment of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55-66, 080002 Barranquilla, Atlántico, ColombiaState Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; College of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, ChinaDepartment of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55-66, 080002 Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia; Departamento de Ingeniería Civil y Arquitectura, Universidad de Lima, Avenida Javier Prado Este 4600 – Santiago de, Surco 1503, PeruState Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; College of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Museum Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3AX, Wales, UKCorona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus, results in an acute respiratory condition coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is highly infectious. The recent spread of this virus has caused a global pandemic. Currently, the transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2 are being established, especially the role of environmental transmission. Here we review the environmental transmission routes and persistence of SARS-CoV-2. Recent studies have established that the transmission of this virus may occur, amongst others, in the air, water, soil, cold-chain, biota, and surface contact. It has also been found that the survival potential of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is dependent on different environmental conditions and pollution. Potentially important pathways include aerosol and fecal matter. Particulate matter may also be a carrier for SARS-CoV-2. Since microscopic particles can be easily absorbed by humans, more attention must be focused on the dissemination of these particles. These considerations are required to evolve a theoretical platform for epidemic control and to minimize the global threat from future epidemics.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674987121000530AerosolAirborne particlesCOVID-19Environmental mediaSARS-CoV-2 |
| spellingShingle | Longyi Shao Shuoyi Ge Tim Jones M. Santosh Luis F.O. Silva Yaxin Cao Marcos L.S. Oliveira Mengyuan Zhang Kelly BéruBé The role of airborne particles and environmental considerations in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Geoscience Frontiers Aerosol Airborne particles COVID-19 Environmental media SARS-CoV-2 |
| title | The role of airborne particles and environmental considerations in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_full | The role of airborne particles and environmental considerations in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_fullStr | The role of airborne particles and environmental considerations in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of airborne particles and environmental considerations in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_short | The role of airborne particles and environmental considerations in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_sort | role of airborne particles and environmental considerations in the transmission of sars cov 2 |
| topic | Aerosol Airborne particles COVID-19 Environmental media SARS-CoV-2 |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674987121000530 |
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