novel coronavirus.Person-to-person transmission is believed to be the primary driver of outbreaks in long-term care facilities, says VCH, but their research found that medical equipment is a potential route for transmission.The virus was detected on four of the nine standard reusable blood pressure cuffs that were tested.The virus was also found on the handle of a mobile linen cart, and on the touch display of an electronic tablet used for electronic medication records.VCH says the preliminary findings, which were published in the American Journal of Infection Control, have led to changes at its long-term care facilities.