Effects of Ozone Treatment on Personal Protective Equipment Contaminated with SARS-CoV-2.

Bernardino Clavo Varas A Elizabeth Córdoba-Lanús Francisco Rodríguez-EsparragónSara E Cazorla-RiveroOmar García-Pérez José E Piñero Jesus Villar Ángeles BlancoCristina Torres-AscensiónJosé Luís Martín-Barrasa Jesus Maria Gonzalez MartinPedro Serrano-AguilarJacob Lorenzo-Morales

Published in: Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (2020)

Oxidative stress induced by ozone exposure eliminated heat-inactivated SARS-CoV-2 in different PPE components under appropriate exposure times, ozone concentrations, and relative humidity conditions. These findings could have implications in decreasing the risk of contamination associated with personal protective equipment management and in increasing its availability. Further research in the original SARS-CoV-2 strain is guaranteed.

Keyphrases

sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
particulate matter
hydrogen peroxide
risk assessment
heavy metals
heat stress