The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Sep 2020
Multicenter StudySnapshot PCR surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 in hospital staff in England.
Significant nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has been demonstrated. Understanding the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 carriage amongst HCWs at work is necessary to inform the development of HCW screening programmes to control nosocomial spread. ⋯ Public Health England.
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The Journal of infection · Sep 2020
SARS-CoV-2 infection, clinical features and outcome of COVID-19 in United Kingdom nursing homes.
To understand SARS-Co-V-2 infection and transmission in UK nursing homes in order to develop preventive strategies for protecting the frail elderly residents. ⋯ The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in four UK nursing homes was associated with very high infection and mortality rates. Many residents developed either atypical or had no discernible symptoms. A number of asymptomatic staff members also tested positive, suggesting a role for regular screening of both residents and staff in mitigating future outbreaks.