Persistence of SARS-CoV-2 and its surrogate, bacteriophage Phi6, on surfaces and in water
A. K. Pitol, S. Venkatesan, M. Hoptroff, G. L. Hughes
This study compares the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 and its surrogate Phi6 on surfaces and in water, finding Phi6 overestimates infectiousness and deposition solutions significantly affect viral persistence.
bioRxiv · Mar 14, 2023Microbiology