February 26, 2020

SARS-CoV-2 transmission in cancer patients of a tertiary hospital in Wuhan

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• 1,524 cancer patients were evaluated from Dec 30-Feb 17, of whom 12 developed COVID-19, representing a two-fold greater risk than the general population. Only five of these patients were undergoing cancer treatment, suggesting that hospital visits were likely the most relevant risk factor. Severe illness was not higher than in the general population. Considerations for appropriate isolation protocols for cancer patients undergoing treatment are discussed.

Yu et al. (Feb 25, 2020). SARS-CoV-2 transmission in cancer patients of a tertiary hospital in Wuhan. Pre-print downloaded Feb 26 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.02.22.20025320