Law, SiukanAlnasser, Ali Hassan A.Al-Tawfiq, Jaffar A.2020-11-172020-11-172020-09-01Law, S., Alnasser, A. H. A., & Al-Tawfiq, J. A. (2020). Could the SARS-CoV-2 infection be acquired from Smartphones? Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 30(5), 853–854. https://doi.org/10.4314/ejhs.v30i5.261029-18572413-7170https://hdl.handle.net/1805/24436Based on the provided information, smartphone devices can be a mediator in the transmission of infectious diseases, including SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare centers and the community. It is known that smartphones are no longer only for phone calls, but their use is necessary for communication, health information, e-learning, and medical consultations. Strategies should go beyond the imposition of behavioral controls for individuals with a commitment to regularly disinfect smartphones, portable electronic medical record devices, etc. Besides, finding alternative ways to use these devices in a clinical setting is paramount importance.en-USAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 InternationalCOVID-19SmartphonesTechnologyTransmissionArticle