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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) environmental
contamination occurs through droplets and biological fluids released in the surroundings
from patients or asymptomatic carriers. Surfaces and objects contaminated
by saliva or nose secretions represent a risk for indirect transmission of coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19). We assayed surfaces from hospital and living spaces to identify
the presence of viral RNA and the spread of fomites in the environment. Anthropic contamination

The aims of the present studywere to establish reference values useful in monitoring Lithium(Li) treatment and
to trace environmental Li exposure profiles in paediatric age.
A cross-sectional studywas conducted on a group of healthy Italian children aged 5–11. Data on possible predictors
were assessed through a questionnaire, and Li levels in morning and evening urinary samples were determined
by ICP-MS technique.
The reference intervals for the evening and morning samples were respectively 3.8–51.9 μg L−1 or