Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus, results in an acute respiratory condition coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is highly infectious. The recent spread of this virus has caused a global pandemic. Currently, the transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2 are being established, especially the role of environmental transmission. Here we review the environmental transmission routes and persistence of SARS-CoV-2. Recent studies have established that the transmission of this virus may occur, amongst others, in the air, water, soil, cold-chain, biota, and surface contact. It has also been found that the survival potential of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is dependent on different environmental conditions and pollution. Potentially important pathways include aerosol and fecal matter. Particulate matter may also be a carrier for SARS-CoV-2. Since microscopic particles can be easily absorbed by humans, more attention must be focused on the dissemination of these particles. These considerations are required to evolve a theoretical platform for epidemic control and to minimize the global threat from future epidemics.

由新型冠状病毒引起的2019年冠状病毒疾病（COVID-19）导致急性呼吸道疾病冠状病毒2（SARS-CoV-2）且具有高度传染性。这种病毒最近的传播引起了全球大流行。当前，正在建立SARS-CoV-2的传播途径，特别是环境传播的作用。在这里，我们回顾了SARS-CoV-2的环境传播途径和持久性。最近的研究已经确定，这种病毒的传播尤其可能发生在空气，水，土壤，冷链，生物群和表面接触中。还发现SARS-CoV-2病毒的存活潜力取决于不同的环境条件和污染。潜在的重要途径包括气溶胶和粪便。颗粒物也可能是SARS-CoV-2的载体。由于微观粒子很容易被人类吸收，因此必须更多地关注这些粒子的传播。需要考虑这些因素，以发展用于流行病控制的理论平台，并最大程度地减少未来流行病带来的全球威胁。