Table 1 Respiratory viruses detected from the surface and air samples
From: Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports
Sample type | Sampling area | Positive/number of samples | Detected respiratory virus |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface | Toilet: upper surface the toilet bowl lid | 0/14 | none |
Surface | Toilet: button for flushing | 0/14 | none |
Surface | Toilet: lock at the door inside the toilet | 0/14 | none |
Surface | Hand-carried luggage boxes at the security check area | 4/8 | adeno |
influenza A | |||
rhino | |||
human corona OC43 | |||
Surface | Armrest of a chair at the waiting area | 0/6 | none |
Surface | Handrails of an escalator | 0/10 | none |
Surface | Handrails of stairs | 1/7 | human corona OC43 |
Surface | Plastic toy dog in children’s playgroung | 2/3 | rhino |
adeno | |||
Surface | The trolley handles for luggage | 0/3 | none |
Surface | The buttons of an elevator | 0/3 | none |
Surface | The touch screen on the check-in machine | 0/3 | none |
Surface | Desk and divider glass at the passport control point | 1/3 | rhino |
Surface | Buttons of payment terminal at the pharmacy | 1/2 | rhino and human corona OC43 |
Air | At the security check area | 1/4 | adeno |