Efficient inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by WHO-recommended hand rub formulations and alcohols

• Published in: bioRxiv
• Main Authors: Kratzel, Annika, Todt, Daniel, V'kovski, Philip, Steiner, Silvio, Gultom, Mitra L, Tran Thi Nhu Thao, Ebert, Nadine, Holwerda, Melle, Steinmann, Joerg, Niemeyer, Daniela, Dijkman, Ronald, Kampf, Günter, Drosten, Christian, Steinmann, Eike, Thiel, Volker, Pfaender, Stephanie
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Cold Spring Harbor Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press 17.03.2020
• Subjects: Alcohols; Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Disinfectants; Disinfection; Disinfection & disinfectants; Health care; Severe acute respiratory syndrome

The recent emergence of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing COVID-19 is a major burden for health care systems worldwide. It is important to address if the current infection control instructions based on active ingredients are sufficient. We therefore determined the...