May 21, 2020

Work-Related COVID-19 Transmission in Six Asian Countries/Areas: A Follow-up Study

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• Lan et al. found work-related transmission likely played a large role in early SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks (48% of 690 cases within the first 40 days of outbreaks in 6 Asian settings). Occupation groups with the most confirmed cases were healthcare workers (22%), drivers/transport workers (18%), services and sales workers (18%), cleaning and domestic workers (9%) and public safety workers (7%). 

Lan et al. (May 19, 2020). Work-Related COVID-19 Transmission in Six Asian Countries/Areas: A Follow-up Study. PloS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0233588