[Wilkinson, Irene (Health)]

Dear Sony,

I have not seen any suggestion that MERS is transmitted by indirect contact with the environment. It appears that all secondary cases so far have arisen from direct contact with an infected person.
However, as a general method of decontamination of aircraft, it would seem to be an ideal solution, as John suggests.

Regards,
Irene

Irene Wilkinson BSc(Hons) MPH
Manager, Infection Control Service
System Peformance and Service Delivery
SA Health
Government of South Australia
http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/infectionprevention
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Dear Sony

It would appear to be an ideal use of the technology – esp high vapour pressure methods.
Proven safety with electrical gear and will decontaminate everything else it can get to.
Being such a closed space, the process will be quicker than for a usual room.

Regards
John

Dr John Ferguson MBBS DTM&H FRACP FRCPA
Director, Infection Prevention Service | Hunter New England Health
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Dear All,

We are exploring the feasibility for using Hydrogen peroxide vapor (HPV) to disinfect aircraft cabin, if traveler is suspected for MERS. And we would like to have your comment.

Regards,

Sony SO

Nursing Officer, Infection Control Branch (Team 2)

Centre for Health Protection

http://www.chp.gov.hk/tc/cindex.html

HONG KONG SAR, CHINA

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