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List of objects and surfaces swabbed for SARS-CoV-2 RNA
| High risk of contamination area | Inanimate surfaces |
|---|---|
| Buffer zone of patients' rooms | Door handles |
| Waste container covers | |
| Sink handles | |
| Wall surfaces | |
| Doctors' and nurses' lounge | Kitchen table and sink |
| Desks | |
| Computer keyboards | |
| Medical charts and parameters Tabs | |
| Door handles | |
| Therapy trolleys | |
| Staff personal belongings | Mobile phones |
