The presence of SARS-CoV-2 on the surfaces and materials in supermarket social area in Turkey

The aim of this study was to monitor the presence SARS-CoV-2, virus that cause coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), particularly on certain foods and surfaces come in contact with food district supermarkets Ankara, Türkiye, where highest number COVID-19 cases reported based data from Ministry Health. For purpose, a total 172 samples were taken 5 4 districts Ankara. RNA extracted RdRp gene-targeting reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) assays used determine SARS-CoV-2. results showed all supermarket collected during period when there high did not have SARS-CoV-2 except for one sample had been detected among staff. In supermarket, copies 000, using Real-Time RT-PCR assay pooled swab salt shakers, pepper red vinegar oil bottles social area staff lunchbreaks other breaks. This finding shows it is great importance public health agencies businesses regions take these at intervals, as form “early warning system.”