What is it about?
We found a link between SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations in dust and COVID-19 cases. Higher dust viral concentrations suggest higher community risk. Also, less human movement is associated with lower virus levels in public spaces.
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Why is it important?
The study explored SARS-CoV-2 viral concentrations in the dust as a surveillance tool. Our results provide another non-invasive avenue for monitoring COVID-19 outbreaks.
Perspectives
To effectively monitor the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in communities, it is essential to incorporate additional surveillance tools alongside clinical testing data. This combined approach becomes even more crucial now as COVID-19 has shifted from a pandemic to an endemic state.
Charin Modchang
Mahidol University
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This page is a summary of: Exploring indoor and outdoor dust as a potential tool for detection and monitoring of COVID-19 transmission, iScience, March 2024, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109043.
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