Contact tracing, use of surgical masks, hand hygiene and social distancing represent a bundle of effective measures to control SARS-CoV-2 spreading among healthcare workers in a paediatric hospital

Authors :: Masa, D. L. A.
Vianello, O.
Piccinini, M.
Mariani, M.
Brisca, G.
Saffioti, C.
Mesini, A.
Marco, E. D. I.
Castagnola, E.
Force, G. T.
Gattorno, M.
Urbano, A. M.
Maghnie, M.
Ramenghi, L. A.
Adriano, M.
Moscatelli, A.
Piccotti, E.
Spiazzi, R.
Scelsi, S.
Rosati, U.
Petralia, P.
Source :: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene
Publication Year :: 2021
Publisher :: Pacini Editore S.p.A./AU-CNS, 2021.
Abstract: Seven separate cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection were observed in as many healthcare workers (HCW), with a total of 395 contacts, and 23 (6%) secondary case,in a tertiary care paediatric hospital from February 24th to March 31st, 2020. A program of contact tracing and quarantine of SARS-CoV-2 positive HCW, screening of asymptomatic HCW, use of surgical masks, hand hygiene, social distancing and use of PPE in COVID-19 cases assistance prevented the spread of the virus to patients and blocked the diffusion within the hospital.<br />Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol. 62 No. 3 (2021): 2021623

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