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Disinfecting, wearing masks can stop virus spreading at airports

Last updated: December 6, 2024 8:18 pm
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A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Computational Biology suggests that frequent disinfection of surfaces and mask-wearing can help prevent the spread of norovirus at airports. Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus that causes severe symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, resulting in millions of cases and thousands of deaths annually.

With the primary mode of transmission being through surfaces, airports are a hotspot for norovirus outbreaks due to the high volume of public touchpoints. Researchers analyzed touch data from airport videos and found that restaurants had the highest risk of norovirus transmission, with a significant number of travelers potentially getting infected.

The study revealed that disinfecting public surfaces every two hours could reduce the risk of infection by over 80%. Handwashing and mask-wearing were also effective in lowering the risk, albeit to a lesser extent. Additionally, using antimicrobial copper or copper-nickel alloy coatings on surfaces showed promising results in reducing infection risk.

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