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SARS-CoV-2 infection: advocacy for training and social distancing in healthcare settings.

Authors :
Gagneux-Brunon, A.
Pelissier, C.
Gagnaire, J.
Pillet, S.
Pozzetto, B.
Botelho-Nevers, E.
Berthelot, P.
Source :
Journal of Hospital Infection; Nov2020, Vol. 106 Issue 3, p610-612, 3p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

This article reports the observed rate of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 in healthcare workers (HCWs) who worked on wards dedicated to care of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) compared with HCWs who worked on non-COVID-19 wards. The infection rate was significantly higher among HCWs who worked on non-COVID-19 wards (odds ratio 2.3, P=0.005), illustrating the need to strengthen social distancing measures and training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01956701
Volume :
106
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Hospital Infection
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146751785
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.08.001