Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a Patient Transport Van
Lucas D. Jones, E. Ricky Chan, Trina F. Zabarsky, Jennifer L. Cadnum, Maria E. Navas, Sarah N. Redmond, Jeffrey D. Kovach, Marlin Linger, William A. Rutala, Peter A. Zimmerman, Curtis J. Donskey
Abstract
We report 2 episodes of potential SARS-CoV-2 transmission from infected van drivers to passengers despite masking and physical distancing. Whole-genome sequencing confirmed relatedness of driver and passenger SARS-CoV-2. With the heater operating, fluorescent microspheres were transported by airflow >3 meters from the front to the back of the van.
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineAirborne transmissionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Transmission (telecommunications)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCoronavirusMasking (illustration)VirologyPandemicBetacoronavirusOutbreakPathologyDiseaseTelecommunicationsInfectious disease (medical specialty)Computer scienceArtVisual artsInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 epidemiological studiesInhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery