Table 3.
Details of the surface samples’ collections for SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection in the Hospital.
| Sample ID | Hospital Area | Collection Date | Sample Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | COVID-19 testing room | 2 February 2021 | Hand sanitizer dispenser |
| S2 | Instruments’ counter | ||
| S3 | Glove box | ||
| S4 | Wall of a COVID-19 testing booth | ||
| S5 | Paper dispenser | ||
| S6 | Non-respiratory disease waiting room | 2 February 2021 | Faucet handle |
| S7 | Vending machine (buttons) | ||
| S8 | Bathroom: flush button | ||
| S9 | Bathroom: inside doorknob | ||
| S10 | Bathroom: outside doorknob | ||
| S11 | Hospital’s outside outside entrance atrium | 11 February 2021 | Statue (approx. 3 m away from outside entrance) |
| S12 | ATM (buttons) | ||
| S13 | Fire extinguisher (approx. 3 m away from outside entrance) | ||
| S14 | Hospital staff’s cafeteria | 11 February 2021 | Soap dispenser |
| S15 | Faucet handle | ||
| S16 | Paper dispenser | ||
| S17 | Table sign on a table * |
* Table sign: a sign with precautions to avoid contamination was placed on the table.