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Evaluation of Residual Efficacy against Viruses on Surfaces - Results Report: March 8 2021
Citation:
Ryan, S. AND W. Calfee. Evaluation of Residual Efficacy against Viruses on Surfaces - Results Report: March 8 2021. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/S-23/001, 2021.
Impact/Purpose:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) researchers are building on an expansive body of world-class research by applying that knowledge to reduce the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This research will help inform the strategies that state, tribal, local, and territorial governments and other stakeholders utilize to reduce the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2.
Description:
The objective of this project is to evaluate antimicrobial products as long-lasting antimicrobials in laboratory testing – assessing their efficacy at reducing infectious virus recovery from surfaces that have been coated with the products. The evaluation will include assessment of effectiveness of products as a function of time after their application, and the potential impact of normal use (including cleaning and wear or abrasion) and varying environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity).