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Aerogenic spread of SARS-CoV-2 in social situations and during medical procedures

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Start & end year

    2020
    2020

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $0

  • Funder

    NWO Netherlands

  • Principal Investigator

    Dr. Mariëtte Lokate

  • Research Location

    Netherlands

  • Lead Research Institution

    University Medical Center Groningen

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    N/A

  • Research Subcategory

    N/A

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Unspecified

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

With this research, we want to demonstrate whether and during which social situations and medical procedures (with a focus on non-invasive respiratory support) aerogenic spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus takes place. For this, air measurements will be taken using a microbiological air sampler. Using a PCR, it will be examined whether virus particles are present. In the case of a positive PCR, the material will be cultured to isolate the virus. During this research, medical knowledge will be combined with knowledge of aerodynamics.