China English NEWS 15.3. 2020
As the virus has been found in the fecal samples of some patients,
many people worry about the transmission of the novel coronavirus
through toilet at their homes.
At present, the novel coronavirus is mainly transmitted through
respiratory droplets or physical contacts with an infected person.
Aerosol and fecal-oral transmissions are not the major routes of
spreading.
Aerosol transmission, in which the virus is spread after mixing with
fine solid or liquid particles floating in the air, occurs in only
extreme conditions - when people stay in a confined space for a long
time and are exposed to high concentrations of aerosol, such as in
health facilities. In a well-ventilated environment, the risk of aerosol
infection is very low.
Therefore, disinfection of the toilet is not needed if there are no
confirmed or suspected patients at home. Recommended measures include
sealing the toilet drain, covering the toilet when flushing, and
improving ventilation and sanitary conditions.
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