Table VII.
Frequency of detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA on personal protective equipment (PPE) of healthcare workers
| Type of ward (country) | Types of sampled surfaces (N) | Proportion of virus detection | Mean virus concentration (log10 cps) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU with COVID-19 patients (China) | Shoe sole (6) | 50% | 4.5 | [138] |
| Glove (4) | 25% | 4.5 | ||
| Sleeve cuff (6) | 17% | 4.9 | ||
| Face shield (6) | 0% | – | ||
| General ward with COVID-19 patients (China) | Shoe sole (3) | 0% | – | [138] |
| Glove (3) | 0% | – | ||
| Sleeve cuff (3) | 0% | – | ||
| Face shield (3) | 0% | – | ||
| COVID-19 isolation room (Singapore) | Face shield (1) | 0% | – | [210] |
| N95 mask (1) | 0% | – | ||
| Waterproof gown (1) | 0% | – | ||
| COVID-19 isolation room (Singapore) | Different surfaces from PPEs (30) | 0% | – | [222] |
| COVID-19 isolation room (Singapore) | Different surfaces from PPEs (10) | 10% (front of shoes) | Ct value of 38.96∗ | [186] |
| Different wards in grade III hospital (China) | Hand sanitizer dispenser (59) | 20.3% | Unknown | [216] |
| Glove (78) | 15.4% | |||
| Eye protection or face shield (58) | 1.7% | |||
| COVID-19 negative pressure isolation room (South Korea) | Different surfaces from PPEs (133) | 11.3%∗∗ | Unknown | [223] |
cps, copies per swab.
∗
Indicating a low viral RNA load.
∗∗
Mainly on the top of the head and the foot dorsum.