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Fomites and the COVID-19 pandemic: An evidence review on its role in viral transmission
March 23, 2021
Background Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health messaging continuously evolved as more evidence emerged about the risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 transmission and infection.…
Surface cleaning and disinfection in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
December 17, 2020
Fomite transmission is acknowledged as one of the potential transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2. Thus, appropriate cleaning and disinfection of surfaces is one of the non-pharmaceutical control…
Nanomaterials as disinfectants in the time of SARS-CoV-2
August 28, 2020
Although the major risk factor for COVID-19 transmission is close personal contact with infected individuals, respiratory droplets and aerosols carrying the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be deposited on…
Environmental risk factors for community-acquired MRSA
April 2, 2015
Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is endemic in North America. In contrast to MRSA acquired in hospital settings, CA-MRSA is present in a wide variety of…
Public washrooms in the time of COVID-19: Facility features and user behaviours can influence safety
September 23, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions have been asked if using a public washroom poses a risk. Washrooms can be busy spaces that remain essential for parks, campgrounds, transit hubs, sports…
Reducing COVID-19 transmission through cleaning and disinfecting household surfaces
April 28, 2020
Background The primary mode of human-to-human transmission for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is via direct contact with an infected person and their…
COVID-19 in indoor environments — Air and surface disinfection measures
July 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of workplaces, public facilities, retail and commercial spaces, entertainment venues, and other indoor spaces where groups of people congregate. As cities…
COVID-19 precautions for multi-unit residential buildings
March 31, 2020
Introduction Multi-unit residential buildings bring together tens to hundreds of people within the same building envelope and in contact with the same common areas. In contrast to those living in…
COVID-19 and use of disinfectants and sanitizers in food premises
April 3, 2020
This blog is based on the NCCEH guidance document Disinfectants and Sanitizers for Use on Food Contact Surfaces to reflect recent developments due to COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 is the…
COVID-19 risks from handling the deceased
February 23, 2021
Primary inquiry Information was requested on the SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks for individuals who are involved in the handling, transport, and examination of decedents known or suspected to have…