Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a Patient Transport Van.

Jones, Lucas D; Chan, Ernest R; Zabarsky, Trina F; Cadnum, Jennifer L; Navas, Maria E; Redmond, Sarah N; Kovach, Jeffrey D; Linger, Marlin et al. · Clin Infect Dis · 2022

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

We report 2 episodes of potential SARS-CoV-2 transmission from infected van drivers to passengers despite masking and physical distancing. Whole-genome sequencing confirmed relatedness of driver and passenger SARS-CoV-2. With the heater operating, fluorescent microspheres were transported by airflow >3 meters from the front to the back of the van.

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