Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

June 18, 2020

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19 Mortality during an Outbreak Investigation in a Skilled Nursing Facility

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  • Patel et al. conducted an outbreak investigation at a skilled nurse facility in Illinois on March 15 and followed 126 residents tested for COVID-19 for 30 days. Of the 33 confirmed cases at the beginning, 58% were symptomatic, 39% remained asymptomatic, and 3% developed symptoms over follow-up. The 30-day probability of death among cases was 29%. 

Patel et al. (June 16, 2020). Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19 Mortality during an Outbreak Investigation in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Clinical Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa763