RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Comparable environmental stability and disinfection profiles of the currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern B.1.1.7 and B.1.351
JF bioRxiv
FD Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
SP 2021.04.07.438820
DO 10.1101/2021.04.07.438820
A1 Toni Luise Meister
A1 Jil Fortmann
A1 Daniel Todt
A1 Natalie Heinen
A1 Alfred Ludwig
A1 Yannick Brueggemann
A1 Carina Elsner
A1 Ulf Dittmer
A1 Stephanie Pfaender
A1 Eike Steinmann
YR 2021
UL http://biorxiv.org/content/early/2021/04/08/2021.04.07.438820.abstract
AB The emergence of novel SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 variants of concern with increased transmission dynamics has raised questions regarding stability and disinfection of these viruses. In this study, we analyzed surface stability and disinfection of the currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 compared to the wildtype. Treatment with heat, soap and ethanol revealed similar inactivation profiles indicative of a comparable susceptibility towards disinfection. Furthermore, we observed comparable surface stability on steel, silver, copper and face masks. Overall, our data support the application of currently recommended hygiene concepts to minimize the risk of B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 transmission.Competing Interest StatementThe authors have declared no competing interest.