Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

March 3, 2020

Community Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, Shenzhen, China, 2020

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  • In Shenzhen, China, community and family transmission of COVID-19 are outpacing transmission from individuals with known exposures or travel history to Hubei province. An increase in pediatric cases may be attributable to more exposure opportunities due to community transmission. The authors discuss important strategies for reducing transmission, including early screening, diagnosis, isolation, and treatment, in addition to special considerations to prevent nosocomial infections.

Liu et al. (Mar 3, 2020). Community Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, Shenzhen, China, 2020. Emerging Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2606.200239