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Rapid Review: What is known about the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of copper materials to reduce transmission of viruses?

This review found no evidence on the efficacy or cost-effectiveness of copper-treated PPE in hospital or public settings to reduce transmission of any viruses.


Citation:

National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools. (2020, June 12). Rapid Review: What is known about the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of copper materials to reduce transmission of viruses? https://res.nccmt.ca/res-copper-EN

Public health topic area:

Infection Prevention and Control

Review question:
Population
Individuals or surfaces exposed to viruses
Intervention
Copper-infused textiles or PPE (including masks, gloves and gowns) and copper surfaces
Comparisons
Non-copper PPE, textiles or surfaces
Outcomes
Transmission of virus, survival time of virus, cost
Search Updated:

Jun 9, 2020

Review Completed:

Jun 12, 2020