Environmental Surveillance and Transmission Risk Assessments for SARS-CoV-2 in a Fitness Center

HIGHLIGHTS

1. The first environmental sampling study of SARS-CoV-2 in a fitness center in the US.
2. No SARS-CoV-2 RNA detected by rRT-PCR analyses of all air and surface samples.
3. Up to 94% reduction of airborne transmission predicted following CDC guidance.
4. Predicted infection risk lowered by filtration, UV and low air recirculation.
5. Low infection risk possible in fitness centers that follow CDC guidance.

ABSTRACT