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    Glenys Harrington
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    Dear All,

    This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:

    *”The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as
    Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East
    Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses
    (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up
    to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection
    procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium
    hypochlorite within 1 minute”.

    Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its
    inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https://
    doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.

    May be of interest/use.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington

    Consultant

    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

    P.O. Box 6385

    Melbourne

    Australia, 3004

    M: +61 404816434

    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au

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    #76297
    Scott Pabst
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    Hi Glenys and all,

    (I declare my conflict of interest as a medical device disinfectant supplier), however, my point is NON COMMERCIAL IN NATURE.

    Re the current Corona Virus situation: I have noticed something concerning during my interactions with Public Hospital Ophthalmic and Optometry/Orthoptic departments and Private Practices/Optometry sites- and that is overwhelming the use of Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes as a supposed “disinfectant” for Medical devices contacting the eye or secretions of the eye.

    The concern is two fold and point 2 relates to Corona Virus.

    1. Isopropyl Alcohol requires a wet contact time of 5 minutes to be Bactericidal, but the alcohol has a flash point/drying time of approx. 40 Seconds so the bactericidal effect not completed
    2. Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes are NOT VIRUCIDAL, with any length of contact time.

    I have had many discussions with Hospitals regarding the selection of a disinfectant that is effective against ADENOVIRUS (as this is a leading cause of Kerato-Conjunctivitis) and as such requires a disinfectant that is at least Viricidal.

    Now though, the reports and evidence are suggesting/confirming that Corona Virus is transmissible via the mucosa of the eye as well as via the secretions, just as SARS was identified as transmissible in this way during that outbreak event. The recommendations are for full PPE including Eye protection for carers in the outbreak zone. And whilst this is prudent for protection of healthcare workers, it does not address the reprocessing of the Ophthalmic Medical Devices which contact the eye during Ophthalmic/Orthoptic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

    I believe this is currently an entirely overlooked pathway of Virus transmission, and it concerns me greatly that two peak organisations here in Australia- Optometry Australia and RANZCO (college of Ophthalmology) actively promote the use of Isopropyl Alcohol for disinfection, (and 5,000ppm of Sodium Hyper-Chlorite) in direct conflict with the requirements of ASNZ 4187.

    Just by way of reminder, the requirement under the ASNZ 4187 (as a MINIMUM) is for HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTION of Medical Devices used in contact with broken skin and Mucosal surfaces.

    The product selected MUST be: a TGA approved, INSTRUMENT GRADE, HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTANT (Class 2B)- not a listed or registered disinfectant, also known as an OTG (other therapeutic good)- products with this level of registration are ONLY approved for use as SURFACE disinfectants, not device disinfectants.

    I am interested in the opinion of others on this forum as to 1. the risk and 2. the desire to close that GAP by insisting only High Leve, Instrument Grade disinfectants be used in this space (with the required appropriate tracking/auditing capability), as required by ASNZ 4187.

    Yours Sincerely

    Scott

    Scott Pabst
    National Sales Manager
    Tristel Australia
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    Dear All,

    This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:

    * “The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite within 1 minute”.

    Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.

    May be of interest/use.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington
    Consultant
    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
    P.O. Box 6385
    Melbourne
    Australia, 3004
    M: +61 404816434
    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
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    #76298
    marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU Subject: Re: FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents In-Reply-To:
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    marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU Subject: Re: FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents In-Reply-To:

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    Dear Scott,

    When advising eye specialists in their office based practice, I ask them to
    firstly review what items are labelled single use (first surprise) and for
    any reusable items to then check the manufacturers’ instructions for
    reprocessing – that deals with most of my issues but comes as a shock to
    them. I have checked the cost of disposables where available and this is
    minimal and of course no excuse to achieving the required standard. You
    mention other equipment – not only is the required wet contact time ever
    adequate (not to mention no cleaning), there are contraindications to using
    alcohol on various items because of the damage it may cause to contact
    cement etc.

    I’d like to know what standard your clients are following that permits an
    alcohol wipe of a single use item or insufficient device decontamination of
    a reusable piece of equipment? As you point out, where they are making
    contact with the surface of the eye, such contact is not the same as contact
    with intact skin and any reprocessing is to be done to a standard. Corona
    virus and adeno virus aside, we know that many other respiratory viruses e.g
    influenza can access via the eyes/tear ducts.

    I am sure that Terry MacAuley will have more to say on this as it’s a topic
    we have corresponded on regarding the disposables.

    Regards,

    Margaret Jennings
    Marjen Education Services

    website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
    email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

    mob. 0404 088 754

    Pabst
    inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Hi Glenys and all,

    (I declare my conflict of interest as a medical device disinfectant
    supplier), however, my point is NON COMMERCIAL IN NATURE.

    Re the current Corona Virus situation: I have noticed something concerning
    during my interactions with Public Hospital Ophthalmic and
    Optometry/Orthoptic departments and Private Practices/Optometry sites- and
    that is overwhelming the use of Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes as a supposed
    “disinfectant” for Medical devices contacting the eye or secretions of the
    eye.

    The concern is two fold and point 2 relates to Corona Virus.

    1.Isopropyl Alcohol requires a wet contact time of 5 minutes to be
    Bactericidal, but the alcohol has a flash point/drying time of approx. 40
    Seconds so the bactericidal effect not completed
    2.Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes are NOT VIRUCIDAL, with any length of
    contact time.

    I have had many discussions with Hospitals regarding the selection of a
    disinfectant that is effective against ADENOVIRUS (as this is a leading
    cause of Kerato-Conjunctivitis) and as such requires a disinfectant that is
    at least Viricidal.

    Now though, the reports and evidence are suggesting/confirming that Corona
    Virus is transmissible via the mucosa of the eye as well as via the
    secretions, just as SARS was identified as transmissible in this way during
    that outbreak event. The recommendations are for full PPE including Eye
    protection for carers in the outbreak zone. And whilst this is prudent for
    protection of healthcare workers, it does not address the reprocessing of
    the Ophthalmic Medical Devices which contact the eye during
    Ophthalmic/Orthoptic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

    I believe this is currently an entirely overlooked pathway of Virus
    transmission, and it concerns me greatly that two peak organisations here in
    Australia- Optometry Australia and RANZCO (college of Ophthalmology)
    actively promote the use of Isopropyl Alcohol for disinfection, (and
    5,000ppm of Sodium Hyper-Chlorite) in direct conflict with the requirements
    of ASNZ 4187.

    Just by way of reminder, the requirement under the ASNZ 4187 (as a MINIMUM)
    is for HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTION of Medical Devices used in contact with
    broken skin and Mucosal surfaces.

    The product selected MUST be: a TGA approved, INSTRUMENT GRADE, HIGH LEVEL
    DISINFECTANT (Class 2B)- not a listed or registered disinfectant, also known
    as an OTG (other therapeutic good)- products with this level of registration
    are ONLY approved for use as SURFACE disinfectants, not device
    disinfectants.

    I am interested in the opinion of others on this forum as to 1. the risk and
    2. the desire to close that GAP by insisting only High Leve, Instrument
    Grade disinfectants be used in this space (with the required appropriate
    tracking/auditing capability), as required by ASNZ 4187.

    Yours Sincerely

    Scott

    Scott Pabst
    National Sales Manager

    Tristel Australia

    T 1300 680 898 (inside Australia)
    T +613 9583 6181 (outside Australia)
    M 0435 843 950

    Tristel Pty Ltd.
    40/328 Reserve Road | Cheltenham | VIC | Australia | 3192

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    > On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
    inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Dear All,

    This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:

    *”The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as
    Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East
    Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses
    (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up
    to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection
    procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium
    hypochlorite within 1 minute”.

    Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its
    inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https://
    doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.

    May be of interest/use.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington

    Consultant

    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

    P.O. Box 6385

    Melbourne

    Australia, 3004

    M: +61 404816434

    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au

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    #76299
    louise@hobbsfamily.com.au
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    Dear Scott

    Thank you for sharing your very considered thoughts.

    I understand the issue that healthcare facilities encounter is that the recommended cleaning products listed by the manufacturers are either not available in Australia and/or not registered via TGA.

    This leaves healthcare services to undertake a review of currently available like cleaning agents via their product review processes and then decide which they will use.

    It would be helpful if equipment suppliers were to provide a range of cleaning agent/product options that are available in Australia to encourage compliance in this area. Keeping in mind that the more products available can also cause confusion (and add to costs) in the workplace and also lead to non compliance.

    Maybe an equipment industry alliance similar to the hand hygiene industry alliance might help address this challenging situation.

    Louise Hobbs
    Project lead; infection clinical network
    Safer Care Victoria

    Sent from my iPhone

    > On 10 Feb 2020, at 7:16 pm, Scott Pabst wrote:
    >
    >
    > Hi Glenys and all,
    >
    > (I declare my conflict of interest as a medical device disinfectant supplier), however, my point is NON COMMERCIAL IN NATURE.
    >
    > Re the current Corona Virus situation: I have noticed something concerning during my interactions with Public Hospital Ophthalmic and Optometry/Orthoptic departments and Private Practices/Optometry sites- and that is overwhelming the use of Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes as a supposed disinfectant for Medical devices contacting the eye or secretions of the eye.
    >
    > The concern is two fold and point 2 relates to Corona Virus.
    >
    > Isopropyl Alcohol requires a wet contact time of 5 minutes to be Bactericidal, but the alcohol has a flash point/drying time of approx. 40 Seconds so the bactericidal effect not completed
    > Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes are NOT VIRUCIDAL, with any length of contact time.
    >
    > I have had many discussions with Hospitals regarding the selection of a disinfectant that is effective against ADENOVIRUS (as this is a leading cause of Kerato-Conjunctivitis) and as such requires a disinfectant that is at least Viricidal.
    >
    > Now though, the reports and evidence are suggesting/confirming that Corona Virus is transmissible via the mucosa of the eye as well as via the secretions, just as SARS was identified as transmissible in this way during that outbreak event. The recommendations are for full PPE including Eye protection for carers in the outbreak zone. And whilst this is prudent for protection of healthcare workers, it does not address the reprocessing of the Ophthalmic Medical Devices which contact the eye during Ophthalmic/Orthoptic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
    >
    > I believe this is currently an entirely overlooked pathway of Virus transmission, and it concerns me greatly that two peak organisations here in Australia- Optometry Australia and RANZCO (college of Ophthalmology) actively promote the use of Isopropyl Alcohol for disinfection, (and 5,000ppm of Sodium Hyper-Chlorite) in direct conflict with the requirements of ASNZ 4187.
    >
    > Just by way of reminder, the requirement under the ASNZ 4187 (as a MINIMUM) is for HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTION of Medical Devices used in contact with broken skin and Mucosal surfaces.
    >
    > The product selected MUST be: a TGA approved, INSTRUMENT GRADE, HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTANT (Class 2B)- not a listed or registered disinfectant, also known as an OTG (other therapeutic good)- products with this level of registration are ONLY approved for use as SURFACE disinfectants, not device disinfectants.
    >
    > I am interested in the opinion of others on this forum as to 1. the risk and 2. the desire to close that GAP by insisting only High Leve, Instrument Grade disinfectants be used in this space (with the required appropriate tracking/auditing capability), as required by ASNZ 4187.
    >
    > Yours Sincerely
    >
    > Scott
    >
    > Scott Pabst
    > National Sales Manager
    > Tristel Australia
    > T 1300 680 898 (inside Australia)
    > T +613 9583 6181 (outside Australia)
    > M 0435 843 950
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > Tristel Pty Ltd.
    > 40/328 Reserve Road | Cheltenham | VIC | Australia | 3192
    >
    > If you have received this message in error, please notify us and remove it from your email system.
    > Save a tree. Don’t print this email unless it’s really necessary.
    >
    > From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
    > Sent: Monday, 10 February 2020 3:01 PM
    > To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
    > Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents
    >
    > Dear All,
    >
    > This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:
    >
    > The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite within 1 minute.
    >
    > Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.
    >
    >
    > May be of interest/use.
    >
    > Regards
    >
    > Glenys
    >
    > Glenys Harrington
    > Consultant
    > Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
    > P.O. Box 6385
    > Melbourne
    > Australia, 3004
    > M: +61 404816434
    > E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
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    #76460
    marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU Subject: Re: FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents In-Reply-To:
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    marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU Subject: Re: FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents In-Reply-To:

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    Glenys I noted 10 minutes is being recommended by our official feed but its
    way less than that as you and I know

    Regards,

    Margaret Jennings
    Marjen Education Services

    website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
    email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

    mob. 0404 088 754

    Harrington
    inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Dear All,

    This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:

    *”The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as
    Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East
    Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses
    (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up
    to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection
    procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium
    hypochlorite within 1 minute”.

    Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its
    inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https://
    doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.

    May be of interest/use.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington

    Consultant

    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

    P.O. Box 6385

    Melbourne

    Australia, 3004

    M: +61 404816434

    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au

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    #76461
    Glenys Harrington
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    Hi Marg,

    New publication posted on 13th March 2020.

    Aerosol and surface stability of HCoV-19 (SARS-CoV-6 2) compared to
    SARS-CoV-1

    medRxiv preprint doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.09.20033217

    *”HCoV-19 (SARS-2) has caused >88,000 reported illnesses with a
    current case-fatality ratio of ~2%. Here, we investigate the stability of
    viable HCoV-19 on surfaces and in aerosols in comparison with SARS35 CoV-1.
    Overall, stability is very similar between HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1. We found
    that viable virus could be detected in aerosols up to 3 hours post
    aerosolization, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up
    to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel. HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1 exhibited
    similar half-lives in aerosols, with median estimates around 2.7 hours. Both
    viruses show relatively long viability on stainless steel and polypropylene
    compared to copper or cardboard: the median half-life estimate for HCoV-19
    is around 13 hours on steel and around 16 hours on polypropylene. Our
    results indicate that aerosol and fomite transmission of HCoV-19 is
    plausible, as the virus can remain viable in aerosols for multiple hours and
    on surfaces up to days.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington

    Consultant

    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

    P.O. Box 6385

    Melbourne

    Australia, 3004

    M: +61 404816434

    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au

    marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU
    inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Glenys I noted 10 minutes is being recommended by our official feed but its
    way less than that as you and I know

    Regards,

    Margaret Jennings
    Marjen Education Services

    website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
    email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

    mob. 0404 088 754

    > On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
    inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Dear All,

    This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:

    *”The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as
    Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East
    Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses
    (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up
    to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection
    procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium
    hypochlorite within 1 minute”.

    Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its
    inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https://
    doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.

    May be of interest/use.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington

    Consultant

    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

    P.O. Box 6385

    Melbourne

    Australia, 3004

    M: +61 404816434

    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au

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    #76462
    Mark Metherell
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    Hello all can anyone please advise what the
    most practical and effective biocidal agent
    would be best to use on car door handles, keys, steering wheels etc for auto mechanics who work
    on several different cars every day?
    Mark Metherell
    Director,
    ACIPC

    Sent from my iPhone

    On 14 Mar 2020, at 7:54 pm, Glenys Harrington <infexion@ozemail.com.au> wrote:

    Hi Marg,
    New publication posted on 13th March 2020.
    Aerosol and surface stability of HCoV-19 (SARS-CoV-6 2) compared to SARS-CoV-1
    medRxiv preprint doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.09.20033217

    * “HCoV-19 (SARS-2) has caused >88,000 reported illnesses with a current case-fatality ratio of ~2%. Here, we investigate the stability of viable HCoV-19 on surfaces and in aerosols in comparison with SARS35 CoV-1. Overall, stability is very similar between HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1. We found that viable virus could be detected in aerosols up to 3 hours post aerosolization, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel. HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1 exhibited similar half-lives in aerosols, with median estimates around 2.7 hours. Both viruses show relatively long viability on stainless steel and polypropylene compared to copper or cardboard: the median half-life estimate for HCoV-19 is around 13 hours on steel and around 16 hours on polypropylene. Our results indicate that aerosol and fomite transmission of HCoV-19 is plausible, as the virus can remain viable in aerosols for multiple hours and on surfaces up to days.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington
    Consultant
    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
    P.O. Box 6385
    Melbourne
    Australia, 3004
    M: +61 404816434
    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
    [Description: ICC Diagram ICCversion]

    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU
    Sent: Saturday, 14 March 2020 3:42 PM
    To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
    Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Glenys I noted 10 minutes is being recommended by our official feed but its way less than that as you and I know

    Regards,

    Margaret Jennings
    Marjen Education Services

    website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
    email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

    mob. 0404 088 754

    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
    Sent: Monday, 10 February 2020 3:01 PM
    To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
    Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Dear All,

    This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:

    * The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite within 1 minute.

    Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.

    May be of interest/use.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington
    Consultant
    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
    P.O. Box 6385
    Melbourne
    Australia, 3004
    M: +61 404816434
    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
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    #76463
    Graae, Hendrik
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    Hey Mark
    As protein wont be a factor for the Auto industry alcohol would be the best option.

    Thanks
    Hendrik Graae
    Ecolab Healthcare Account Manager
    0429 604 774

    On 15 Mar 2020, at 10:05 am, Mark Metherell wrote:

    Caution: This email originated from outside of the organization. DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

    Hello all can anyone please advise what the
    most practical and effective biocidal agent
    would be best to use on car door handles, keys, steering wheels etc for auto mechanics who work
    on several different cars every day?
    Mark Metherell
    Director,
    ACIPC

    Sent from my iPhone

    On 14 Mar 2020, at 7:54 pm, Glenys Harrington <infexion@ozemail.com.au> wrote:

    Hi Marg,
    New publication posted on 13th March 2020.
    Aerosol and surface stability of HCoV-19 (SARS-CoV-6 2) compared to SARS-CoV-1
    medRxiv preprint doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.09.20033217

    * “HCoV-19 (SARS-2) has caused >88,000 reported illnesses with a current case-fatality ratio of ~2%. Here, we investigate the stability of viable HCoV-19 on surfaces and in aerosols in comparison with SARS35 CoV-1. Overall, stability is very similar between HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1. We found that viable virus could be detected in aerosols up to 3 hours post aerosolization, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel. HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1 exhibited similar half-lives in aerosols, with median estimates around 2.7 hours. Both viruses show relatively long viability on stainless steel and polypropylene compared to copper or cardboard: the median half-life estimate for HCoV-19 is around 13 hours on steel and around 16 hours on polypropylene. Our results indicate that aerosol and fomite transmission of HCoV-19 is plausible, as the virus can remain viable in aerosols for multiple hours and on surfaces up to days.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington
    Consultant
    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
    P.O. Box 6385
    Melbourne
    Australia, 3004
    M: +61 404816434
    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
    [Description: ICC Diagram ICCversion]

    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU
    Sent: Saturday, 14 March 2020 3:42 PM
    To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
    Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Glenys I noted 10 minutes is being recommended by our official feed but its way less than that as you and I know

    Regards,

    Margaret Jennings
    Marjen Education Services

    website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
    email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

    mob. 0404 088 754

    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
    Sent: Monday, 10 February 2020 3:01 PM
    To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
    Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Dear All,

    This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:

    * The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite within 1 minute.

    Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.

    May be of interest/use.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington
    Consultant
    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
    P.O. Box 6385
    Melbourne
    Australia, 3004
    M: +61 404816434
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    #76469
    Mark Metherell
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    Thanks Hendrik, that makes sense. I should have
    disclosed that while I am a director of ACIPC,
    I am not a health professional but have been
    appointed to the board as a communications adviser.
    Mark

    Sent from my iPhone

    On 15 Mar 2020, at 12:38 pm, Graae, Hendrik <Hendrik.Graae@ecolab.com> wrote:

    Hey Mark
    As protein wont be a factor for the Auto industry alcohol would be the best option.

    Thanks
    Hendrik Graae
    Ecolab Healthcare Account Manager
    0429 604 774

    On 15 Mar 2020, at 10:05 am, Mark Metherell <M.Metherell@chf.org.au> wrote:

    Caution: This email originated from outside of the organization. DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

    Hello all can anyone please advise what the
    most practical and effective biocidal agent
    would be best to use on car door handles, keys, steering wheels etc for auto mechanics who work
    on several different cars every day?
    Mark Metherell
    Director,
    ACIPC

    Sent from my iPhone

    On 14 Mar 2020, at 7:54 pm, Glenys Harrington <infexion@ozemail.com.au> wrote:

    Hi Marg,
    New publication posted on 13th March 2020.
    Aerosol and surface stability of HCoV-19 (SARS-CoV-6 2) compared to SARS-CoV-1
    medRxiv preprint doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.09.20033217

    * “HCoV-19 (SARS-2) has caused >88,000 reported illnesses with a current case-fatality ratio of ~2%. Here, we investigate the stability of viable HCoV-19 on surfaces and in aerosols in comparison with SARS35 CoV-1. Overall, stability is very similar between HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1. We found that viable virus could be detected in aerosols up to 3 hours post aerosolization, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel. HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1 exhibited similar half-lives in aerosols, with median estimates around 2.7 hours. Both viruses show relatively long viability on stainless steel and polypropylene compared to copper or cardboard: the median half-life estimate for HCoV-19 is around 13 hours on steel and around 16 hours on polypropylene. Our results indicate that aerosol and fomite transmission of HCoV-19 is plausible, as the virus can remain viable in aerosols for multiple hours and on surfaces up to days.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington
    Consultant
    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
    P.O. Box 6385
    Melbourne
    Australia, 3004
    M: +61 404816434
    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
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    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU
    Sent: Saturday, 14 March 2020 3:42 PM
    To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
    Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Glenys I noted 10 minutes is being recommended by our official feed but its way less than that as you and I know

    Regards,

    Margaret Jennings
    Marjen Education Services

    website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
    email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

    mob. 0404 088 754

    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
    Sent: Monday, 10 February 2020 3:01 PM
    To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
    Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents

    Dear All,

    This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:

    * The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite within 1 minute.

    Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.

    May be of interest/use.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington
    Consultant
    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
    P.O. Box 6385
    Melbourne
    Australia, 3004
    M: +61 404816434
    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
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    #76473
    Belinda Ellis
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    Dear Glenys

    Thanks for the information. Is there a dilution ratio for the use hydrogen
    peroxide when cleaning surfaces?

    Warm regards
    Belinda Ellis, CNS
    MQ Health General Practice

    On Sat, 14 Mar 2020 at 5:51 pm, wrote:

    > Glenys I noted 10 minutes is being recommended by our official feed but
    > its way less than that as you and I know
    >
    >
    >
    > Regards,
    >
    > Margaret Jennings
    > Marjen Education Services
    >
    > website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
    > email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au
    >
    > mob. 0404 088 754
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    > *From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf Of *Glenys
    > Harrington
    > *Sent:* Monday, 10 February 2020 3:01 PM
    > *To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
    > *Subject:* [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on
    > inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents
    >
    >
    >
    > Dear All,
    >
    >
    >
    > This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:
    >
    >
    >
    > – *The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such
    > as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East
    > Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses
    > (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for
    > up to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection
    > procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium
    > hypochlorite within 1 minute.*
    >
    >
    >
    > *Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and
    > its inactivation with biocidal agents, **Journal of Hospital Infection**,
    > **https://* *doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022
    > **.*
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > May be of interest/use.
    >
    >
    >
    > Regards
    >
    >
    >
    > Glenys
    >
    >
    >
    > Glenys Harrington
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    >
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    >
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    >
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    > M: +61 404816434
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    #76475
    Glenys Harrington
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    Hi Belinda,

    The paper I posted was in relation to aerosol and surface contamination of HCoV-19 (SARS-2)- as per below:

    Aerosol and surface stability of HCoV-19 (SARS-CoV-6 2) compared to SARS-CoV-1

    medRxiv preprint doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.09.20033217

    *”HCoV-19 (SARS-2) has caused >88,000 reported illnesses with a current case-fatality ratio of ~2%. Here, we investigate the stability of viable HCoV-19 on surfaces and in aerosols in comparison with SARS35 CoV-1. Overall, stability is very similar between HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1. We found that viable virus could be detected in aerosols up to 3 hours post aerosolization, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel. HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1 exhibited similar half-lives in aerosols, with median estimates around 2.7 hours. Both viruses show relatively long viability on stainless steel and polypropylene compared to copper or cardboard: the median half-life estimate for HCoV-19 is around 13 hours on steel and around 16 hours on polypropylene. Our results indicate that aerosol and fomite transmission of HCoV-19 is plausible, as the virus can remain viable in aerosols for multiple hours and on surfaces up to days.

    I have a conflict of interest in terms of the use of hydrogen peroxide as I consult to a company that markets such a product for cleaning and disinfecting to the healthcare industry in Australia, hence Im not able to comment in this private members forum on a specific products.

    Happy to be contacted directly to discuss further if needed contact details below.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington

    Consultant

    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

    P.O. Box 6385

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    Australia, 3004

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    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au

    Dear Glenys

    Thanks for the information. Is there a dilution ratio for the use hydrogen peroxide when cleaning surfaces?

    Warm regards

    Belinda Ellis, CNS

    MQ Health General Practice

    On Sat, 14 Mar 2020 at 5:51 pm, <marjenes@optusnet.com.au > wrote:

    Glenys I noted 10 minutes is being recommended by our official feed but its way less than that as you and I know

    Regards,

    Margaret Jennings
    Marjen Education Services

    website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
    email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

    mob. 0404 088 754

    Dear All,

    This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:

    *The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite within 1 minute.

    Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022 .

    May be of interest/use.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington

    Consultant

    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

    P.O. Box 6385

    Melbourne

    Australia, 3004

    M: +61 404816434

    E: infexion@ozemail.com.au

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