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“The analysis, published this month in the and , considered the results of 15 studies which used swab samples from mobile phones to test for .

Conducted between 2020–23 across 10 different countries, the studies checked 511 , of which 231 (45%) were found contaminated with SARS-CoV-2.

All the studies took place in , with two also conducting tests in rooms as well as a patient’s house.” aus.social/@DenisCOVIDinfoguy/

Aus.SocialDenis - The COVID info guy - (@DenisCOVIDinfoguy@aus.social)SARS-CoV-2 found on 45% of phones: Study A systematic review suggests almost 1 in 2 mobile phones in hospitals harbour SARS-CoV-2, with authors calling for better infection control. #COVID19 #Phones @auscovid19@a.gup.pe Source: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/sars-cov-2-found-on-45-of-phones-study
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“A total of 45% of are contaminated with virus. These devices might be an important fomite vector for viral dissemination worldwide. Competent health authorities are advised/recommended to start a global implementation of mobile phone by introducing regulations and protocols in and health care settings such as the of hand washing.”

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