Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by commercially available alcohol-based hand sanitizers
Rachel A. Leslie, S. Zhou, David R. Macinga
Abstract
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are being recommended as an infection prevention measure for COVID-19. Recently published data indicates that ethanol effectively inactivates the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but there is a lack of data for formulated hand sanitizer products currently used in U.S. healthcare and general settings. This study demonstrates a commercially available foam and gel alcohol-based hand sanitizer are effective in inactivating SARS-CoV-2 in suspension.
Topics & Concepts
Hand sanitizerMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Alcohol2019-20 coronavirus outbreakVirologyInfection controlPersonal protective equipmentIntensive care medicineOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyDiseaseBiochemistryChemistryInfection Control in HealthcareInfection Control and VentilationBurn Injury Management and Outcomes