The collective discussions focus on the alarming presence of respiratory viruses, including coronaviruses, on airport surfaces like plastic trays, with phrases like 'highest potential risk' and 'filthy' used to stress the severity. The tone indicates concern for health safety, with references to the need for disinfection and procedural changes, reflecting both high interest and perceived impact.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the study, especially emphasizing the high contamination risk of plastic trays and their role in virus transmission.
InterestHigh interest
The topic of how airport surfaces contribute to virus spread is highly relevant, resulting in many social discussions expressing curiosity and concern.
EngagementModerate engagement
Participants frequently reference specific details of the study, such as the presence of coronaviruses on trays, and link this to real-world travel safety, showing moderate engagement.
ImpactHigh impact
Given the focus on transmission risks, these discussions highlight the potential for policy changes and hygiene improvements in airports, indicating a significant impact.
Abstract in brief
The study found that respiratory viruses such as rhinovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, and influenza A were present on various high-touch surfaces at a major airport in Finland, indicating potential contamination and transmission risk.
Common contaminated areas included handcarried luggage trays, payment terminals, stair handrails, and surfaces in the security and passport control zones, especially plastic security trays which showed the highest potential risk.
The detection of viral nucleic acids suggests that surfaces in airports can harbor respiratory viruses, emphasizing the need for improved cleaning and hygiene measures to reduce the risk of infection spread among travelers.]
#COVID19 Hablamos de ellos en el especial del otro día. https://t.co/UMIM9IkPA2 https://t.co/X1Bpw8LRcD
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Pablo Fuente
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@AlmaMahler2012 https://t.co/UMIM9IkPA2
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Jani Miettinen
@jiimiettinen · X
Korjaa bugi, aiheutat toisen. Pätee muuallakin kuin koodaamisessa.
Lentokenttien turvatarkastuksissa käytetyt kaukalot toimivat myös taudinlevittäjinä. Matkustajien tavaroista tarttuu niihin kaikenlaista ja sitä kaikenlaista tarttuu toisten tavaroihin.
https://t.co/a4Q5DnBkk9
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Billy Bostickson
@BillyBostickson · X
@angie_rasmussen 2/ "Of the surfaces tested, plastic security screening trays posed the highest potential risk, and handling these is almost inevitable for all embarking passengers"
Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports" https://t.co/ALoSJ7snhH https://t.co/rRv72BIduX
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Pablo Fuente
@PabloFuente · X
@Ramonser Habrá repuntes, lo importante es identificarlos y seguirlos. Hice un especial sobre eso en YouTube: https://t.co/UMIM9IkPA2
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This video discusses the detection of respiratory viruses on high-touch surfaces at airports, highlighting risks and emphasizing improved cleaning and hygiene measures to reduce infection spread among travelers.
A study published in BioMed Central Infectious Diseases journal found plastic airport security trays carry respiratory viruses like rhinovirus and adenovirus. The research highlights contamination risks and emphasizes…
Many studies indicate which areas in airports are most contaminated with germs, including bathrooms, shoes, pet areas, check-in screens, and waiting seats. Surfaces can harbor respiratory viruses, highlighting the…
Read more about this from the research paper below:
Ikonen, Niina, et al. "Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports." BMC infectious diseases 18.1 (2018): 1-7.
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@live_new_blue · X
RT @navedelmisterio:
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@kukaharley · X
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@Mcrnamo · X
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CheQueBo
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eQuilibrista
@siglo96084857 · X
@migsebastiang @alvaronadalb @pacomarhuenda @Hotusa es imprescindible que se realicen test antes de montarse en un avión para prevenir otra hecatombe en españa:
https://t.co/8SqeQ5Fcdk
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Javier MF
@jaavii009 · X
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Leti ۞
@BrujaAle · X
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Emi
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Francisco J.
@piltrafilla67 · X
RT @navedelmisterio: "Por favor caballero o señorita, acompáñeme, tiene que abandonar esta terminal..." #Covid19 en verano. Consejos con @P…
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Francisco J.
@piltrafilla67 · X
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Maria Ferreira
@magdalena1966 · X
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@SilCardeDi · X
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@SilCardeDi · X
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LUIS MANUEL
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RT @navedelmisterio:
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@Ricardo_Cruz_A · X
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Ana M
@amamomar86 · X
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Ana Baeza
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RT @navedelmisterio:
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Mónica López carrion
@monicalopezcar · X
RT @Peeweeyo1: Ahora mismo en Youtube
"Informe Fuente" y "La Estirpe de los Libros" #LaEstirpedelosLibres https://t.co/WM1LF0KxWI a través…
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lagrimadeaurora
@lagrimadeaurora · X
Medidas para poder viajar de cara a prevenir covid-19.
1x34 "Informe Fuente" y "La Estirpe de los Libros" #LaEstirpedelosLibres https://t.co/OZqGwVjaI7 vía @YouTube
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A. Pereira Gallardo
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RT @navedelmisterio:
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Ana
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jordi_lr
@zelticblue · X
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Dra.Isa Aranjuez
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RT @navedelmisterio:
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Dra.Isa Aranjuez
@IsaAranjuez · X
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Dra.Isa Aranjuez
@IsaAranjuez · X
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Marta White
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mariacruz moreno
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Mirsanya
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Mirsanya
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@evdamian @supercivicosmx @LaComerOficial @GobCDMX @Claudiashein @SSalud_mx https://t.co/MOjCFi3qY6 esta es una de las referencias que se ocupa se https://t.co/elvjwUuYaD y aquí otro
En los aeropuertos, es sabido que el principal contaminante de virus son las bandejas donde uno pone las cosas al pasar por seguridad. No dudo que pronto todos los aeropuertos del mundo van a encontrarle la vuelta para evitar ese canal de contagio. https://t.co/gAFXcnPMy6
#Covid19
An article published in 2018 reveals that the most dirty place in an airport is the plastic trays at the security control area.
They found 4 different types of virus on the surface and one of them was one type of corona.
https://t.co/EhSMlooxzF
RT @pauldokas: Remember those clusters of #COVIDー19 outbreaks among TSA agents? This might be part of the cause.
Apparently, those bins a…
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jeremie
@jeremie0 · X
RT @pauldokas: Remember those clusters of #COVIDー19 outbreaks among TSA agents? This might be part of the cause.
Apparently, those bins a…
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Paul Dokas
@pauldokas · X
Remember those clusters of #COVIDー19 outbreaks among TSA agents? This might be part of the cause.
Apparently, those bins are _filthy_.
https://t.co/J7RHAissRi
Mar 22, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,780 followersView post →
Study - where respiratory virus reside at airports, #coronavirus https://t.co/YhKwmnjKeX
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Harri Järveläinen
@hulivili · X
For those traveling out there, here's an interesting paper on the prevalence of viruses at airport. Coronavirus was found in 30% of surfaces (the plastic security screening trays are especially disgusting!), nothing in air samples. https://t.co/iC54TqtuuN
This study found that at least half of the trays at the airport security checkpoints are contaminated by respiratory viruses including various forms of corona viruses Read the study to find out what else contaminated
https://t.co/txZkObk7oo
RT @HumeField: A pre #COVID19 study, but very timely to reflect. The trays at security screening had a 50% hit rate for respiratory lurgies…
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Hume Field
@HumeField · X
A pre #COVID19 study, but very timely to reflect. The trays at security screening had a 50% hit rate for respiratory lurgies.. that's every second tray!!
Probably time the 'system' incorporated disinfection. Arguably a 'duty of care'... https://t.co/upi6q3BEFx
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Matthew Hankins
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RT @mc_hankins: This isn't the coronavirus I voted for.
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Lewis Perdue
@LewisPerdue · X
67% of carry on luggage trays at airport security checkpoints tested positive for respiratory viruses including older Coronaviruses (this study was done before COVID-19 https://t.co/txZkObk7oo
@angie_rasmussen 2/ "Of the surfaces tested, plastic security screening trays posed the highest potential risk, and handling these is almost inevitable for all embarking passengers"
Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports" https://t.co/ALoSJ7snhH https://t.co/rRv72BIduX
Feb 29, 2020 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 18,409 followersView post →
@Psiqetal @EmpresariosV @GVAsanitat @GVAclinic Usted dice que es investigador pero realiza juicios falsos,sin contrastar con estudios serios realizados con la colaboración de la universidad de Nottingham y los maximos responsables sanitarios de Finlandia. Si no sabe inglés se lo traduzco.
https://t.co/7edEddXceo
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Aldo A. Bertozzi – "To meat or not to meat?"
@aldo_49 · X
Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports | BMC Infectious Diseases @BAG_OFSP_UFSP
Airport’s plastic security screening trays appeared to pose the highest potential risk! #nCoV19 #COVID19 https://t.co/dF9VJ8K2DB
useful study on deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports
https://t.co/rMkpg9eSWy @HygieneDoctor #CoronavirusOutbreak @JAtetro @MacMunter
RT @BillyBostickson: "Of the surfaces tested, plastic security screening trays posed the highest potential risk, and handling these is almo…
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Billy Bostickson
@BillyBostickson · X
RT @BillyBostickson: "Of the surfaces tested, plastic security screening trays posed the highest potential risk, and handling these is almo…
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Billy Bostickson
@BillyBostickson · X
RT @BillyBostickson: @DocMoschos @MackayIM 6. (flinging poo on flights?)
Your comment is uneducated & arrogant:
Plastic Screening Trays Po…
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Billy Bostickson
@BillyBostickson · X
@DocMoschos @MackayIM 6. (flinging poo on flights?)
Your comment is uneducated & arrogant:
Plastic Screening Trays Pose Highest Risk of Transmitting Respiratory Viruses https://t.co/YkEyntqdkb
Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports
https://t.co/rgES2BbEhT
Feb 20, 2020 · 1 share · 18,409 followersView post →
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Billy Bostickson
@BillyBostickson · X
Add together @R_H_Ebright
1.viral shedding from asymptomatic patients
2.prolonged contamination of surfaces
3.fecal transmission
3.ineffective detection via current testing
4.extended incubation rate
5.20 times higher transmission than SARS
6.Air Travel https://t.co/xXaH5s28sz https://t.co/9EMq2fFeF8
"Of the surfaces tested, plastic security screening trays posed the highest potential risk, and handling these is almost inevitable for all embarking passengers"
Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports
https://t.co/xXaH5s28sz https://t.co/J8ZNqV0s8v
Feb 19, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 18,409 followersView post →
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Jani Miettinen
@jiimiettinen · X
Korjaa bugi, aiheutat toisen. Pätee muuallakin kuin koodaamisessa.
Lentokenttien turvatarkastuksissa käytetyt kaukalot toimivat myös taudinlevittäjinä. Matkustajien tavaroista tarttuu niihin kaikenlaista ja sitä kaikenlaista tarttuu toisten tavaroihin.
https://t.co/a4Q5DnBkk9
Jan 27, 2020 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,812 followersView post →
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Jason Cunliffe
@nomadics · X
read the report here:
"Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports"
https://t.co/f3V6fVI4Z9
Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports | BMC Infectious Diseases "Of the surfaces tested, plastic security screening trays appeared to pose the highest potential risk, and handling these is almost inevitable…"
https://t.co/AxpP1BDpc2
Airport security trays carry more microbes than toilet seats
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