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Disinfection tips at home

By Bryan Gibb

Microbiologist Bryan Gibb, Ph.D. in the class.

With COVID-19 still a major problem, more and more people are turning to scientists and researchers to understand how they can prevent the virus from spreading around the home.

Microbiologist Bryan Gibb, Ph.D. has tracked the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Here she shares her thoughts on the likelihood of being infected with the surface virus, the best way to disinfect your home, and what to do if someone in your home is positive.  

In your opinion, what is the probability that a person will acquire COVID-19 from packaging or food?

Many people fear that they can get COVID-19 from packages, groceries or doorknobs, and the like. This fear stems from studies that indicate that under certain conditions, coronaviruses can survive on surfaces for a week. Personally, I think the risk of getting COVID-19 this way is pretty small for several reasons.

Many tests for the detection of coronaviruses look for viral RNA. These tests are very sensitive, but the presence of viral RNA is not the same as measuring the infectious virus. It's as if you found a dinosaur fossil one day while walking through the park. That doesn't mean dinosaurs live, but that you found evidence that it was there at some point. . Therefore, I believe that many of these measurements, which indicate that the coronavirus can be detected on the X surface during Y days, should be interpreted with caution.

At the moment we have no evidence for the transmission of COVID-19 from inanimate objects. It is certainly possible, but so far it seems that this virus is mainly transmitted from person to person. We still have a lot to learn about this virus, and we may find that indirect transmission is more common, but at the moment these risks appear to be low for most people.

 

Washing hands is the key.

What should I do if a member of my household has a positive COVID 19 test result or is suspected of being infected?

In such a situation, the infected individual can secrete the virus, so the viral load on surfaces is likely to be greater and therefore the risk of transmission is greater. The best course of action is to isolate the infected person as much as possible 14 days after exposure or a few days after the last fever (depending on the recommendation followed) (i.e. living alone in a room). .

During this time, food should be delivered to the lonely person and all materials inside and outside the room should be treated as if they were contaminated with the virus and treated properly (washed clothes, disinfected surfaces, etc.).

Clean frequently used surfaces.

What is the take away message?

I recommend people to follow the standard guidelines of the FDA and the CDC for cleaning and disinfection. For some, this means expanding the cleaning kit, but not specifically to protect against the corona virus. We know that many other pathogens are easily transmitted through contaminated food, fomite (dead skin cells, i.e. dust) and other inanimate objects.

You don't have to disinfect everything you buy in the grocery store, skip packages for a day, or over-clean your home. Most transmissions of contaminated food or surface pathogens are due to hand contact or consumption of contaminated food.

The best way to prevent any kind of infection from these surfaces is to wash your hands regularly and cook the food thoroughly. I recommend everyone wash their hands, store their food, unpack an Amazon box, etc. immediately after returning from the grocery store, etc. Wash your hands well, avoid touching your face, and reduce exposure by You stay at home as much as possible. This is the best way to avoid COVID-19.

Microbiologist Bryan Gibb, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of biological and chemical sciences at the New York Institute of Technology. For more information, go to nyit.edu/bio/bgibb .

Disinfection tips at home

By Bryan Gibb

Wash your food properly.

With COVID-19 still a priority, more and more people are turning to scientists and researchers to understand how they can prevent the virus from spreading around the home. Microbiologist Bryan Gibb, Ph.D., has followed the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. This compares reflective thoughts about the likelihood of counteracting the virus from the areas. The best will disinfect your home and what to do if someone in your home does positive tests.

How likely do you think someone is to get COVID-19 grocery packages?

Gibb teaches biological biology and chemistry.

Many people are affected by the COVID-19 parcel counter, grocery stores or door handles and more. This concern has led to studies indicating that coronaviruses can survive on surfaces for a week under certain conditions. I personally believe that the risk of fighting COVID-19 in this way is quite low for several reasons. Many of the tests used to detect the coronavirus look for viral RNA. These tests are very sensitive, but the presence of viral RNA is not the same as that measured by infectious viruses. It's as if you found a dinosaur fossil one day while walking through the park. It is not significant that there are living dinosaurs. It means that you found evidence that it was there sometime. Since I think that many of these measurements can say that the coronavirus can be detected in a range of X that lasts Y days, they should be interpreted with caution.

At the moment we have no evidence for the transmission of COVID-19 from inanimate objects. It is possible, but so far because this virus is mainly transmitted from person to person. We still have a lot to learn about this virus, and we may find that indirect transmission is more common, but at this point, the risks seem small to most people.

Clothing that has come into contact with a sick person should be washed.

What should I do if a member of my household tests positive for COVID-19 or if I suspect that he is infected?
In such a situation, the person becomes infected with the spread of the virus, so the viral load in the areas is likely to be higher and therefore the risk of transmission is higher. The main practice is as contagious as possible (i.e. living in a single room), which lasts 14 days from the exhibition or several days since the last exhibition (this depends on the recommendation we give).

During this time, food should be delivered to the isolated person and all materials inside and outside the room should be treated as if they were contaminated with the virus and treated (washed clothes, disinfected areas, etc.).

Microbiologist Bryan Gibb, Ph.D., in the classroom.

What is morality?
I recommend people to follow the standard guidelines of the FDA and the CDC for cleaning and disinfection. For some, this means improving their cleaning style, but not specifically to protect themselves against the corona virus. We know that many other pathogens are easily transmitted from contaminated food, dead skin cells (i.e. dust) and other inanimate objects. You don't have to disinfect everything you buy in the grocery store, omit packages for a day, or do excessive housekeeping. Most transmissions of contaminated food or surface pathogens have to touch the face with their hands or eat contaminated food. The best way to prevent the type of infection on these surfaces every day is to wash your hands and cook food regularly.

I recommend everyone to wash their hands immediately after returning from the grocery store, when packing their groceries, unpacking an Amazon box, etc. Wash affected hands, do not touch the face and reduce exposure to staying at home as low as possible. They are the best ways not to get COVID-19.

Microbiologist Bryan Gibb, Ph.D., is an associate professor of biological and chemical sciences at the New York Institute of Technology. For my information visit nyit.edu/bio/bgibb .

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