SARS-CoV-2 inactivation on surface coatings and the implications on fomite transmission

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Grant Data
Project Title
SARS-CoV-2 inactivation on surface coatings and the implications on fomite transmission
Principal Investigator
Dr Chin, Wing Hong   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Ducker William A.   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Poon Lit Man Leo   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
36
Start Date
2022-11-01
Amount
1328016
Conference Title
SARS-CoV-2 inactivation on surface coatings and the implications on fomite transmission
Presentation Title
Keywords
COVID-19, Fomite transmission, SARS-CoV-2, Stability, Surface coatings, Synthetic skin
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
21200602
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2021
Status
On-going
Objectives
Fomite transmission is more likely to occur when: (i) the virus is stable on a contaminated surface; (ii) the virus transfers from the contaminated surface to our hands efficiently; and (iii) the virus remains stable on our hands/skin so that the infectious virus can transfer to the respiratory tract via touching the mouth or nose. In this study, we aim at investigating the above three aspects that are important to fomite transmission of COVID-19.