Evaluating fomite risk of brown paper bags storing personal protective equipment exposed to SARS-CoV-2: A quasi-experimental study.

Kyirsty UngerLeslie DietzPatrick Finn Horve Kevin Van Den WymelenbergAmber LinErin KinneyBory Kea

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Data suggests paper bags are not a significant fomite risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. However, controls demonstrated a risk with droplet exposure. Data can inform guidelines for storing and re-using PPE in situations of limited supplies during future pandemics.

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