REVIEWER & COMMENTER: SEOK WOO YANG, MD & PhD
CONTACT: E.mail: soplab@outlook.kr
DATE: 2020.03.25
CONTENT:
Casanova et al demonstrated fecally contaminated liquid droplets of SARS cases are a potential vehicle for contagion besides respiratory droplets. This study reported that SARS coronaviruses remained infectious in water and sewage for days to weeks.[1]
For this reason, waterborne infection of COVID-19 coronaviruses should be checked meticulously to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
In addition to facial masks for blocking respiratory droplets, drinking water should be sterilized. At home, we must boil water or mix bitter herbs or lemons with water before drinking.
The government should pay attention to sterilize water supply source.
REFERENCE:
Casanova L, Rutala WA, Weber DJ, Sobsey MD. Survival of surrogate
coronaviruses in water. Water Res. 2009 Apr;43(7):1893-8.