April 27, 2020

Transmission risk of SARS-CoV-2 to healthcare workers – observational results of a primary care hospital contact tracing

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• Vera et al tracked 21 healthcare worker contacts of an initially undiagnosed COVID-19 case who were without PPE, including facemasks. All healthcare workers tested negative 7 days after initial index case contact. The team found a low risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a primary care setting, and concluded that the current protective measures for healthcare workers, including strict adherence to basic standard hygiene and facemasks, offer considerable protection during short periods of contact with symptomatic COVID-19 cases. 

Vera et al.(April 25 2020). Transmission risk of SARS-CoV-2 to healthcare workers – observational results of a primary care hospital contact tracing. Swiss Med Wkly. Pre-print downloaded Apr 27 from https://doi.org/10.4414/smw.2020.20257