Can disinfection robots reduce the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare and educational settings?

Authors: Cresswell, Kathrin ;

Sheikh, Aziz

Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research

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We explore the opportunities and challenges surrounding the use of disinfection robots to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in health care and educational settings. Although there is some potential for deploying robots to help with manual cleaning, the evidence base is mixed, and we highlight that there needs to be work to establish and enhance the effectiveness of these robots in inactivating the virus.

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Cresswell, K. & Sheikh, A. 2020, 'Can disinfection robots reduce the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare and educational settings?', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(9), article no: e20896. https://doi.org/10.2196/20896

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