The Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Community Indoor Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Mark Rohit FrancisSaheed GidadoJ Pekka Nuorti

Published in: The Journal of infectious diseases (2024)

The risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission was highest in indoor settings where singing and exercising occurred. Effective mitigation measures such as assessing and improving ventilation should be considered to reduce the risk of transmission in high-risk settings. Future studies should systematically assess and report the host, viral, and setting-specific characteristics that may modify the transmission risks of SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses in indoor environments.

Keyphrases

sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
air pollution
particulate matter
health risk
healthcare
mental health
climate change
mechanical ventilation
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome