Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

June 30, 2020

Characteristics of Adult Outpatients and Inpatients with COVID-19 — 11 Academic Medical Centers, United States, March–May 2020

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  • Tenforde et al. conducted telephone interviews with a random sample of 350 adults with a positive SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test result in outpatient and inpatient settings at 11 academic medical centers in 9 states. Only 46% reported known contact with a COVID-19 case, most commonly a family member (45%) or work colleague (34%). Among individuals who were employed, only 17% (35/209) were able to telework and 25% (53/209) reported working in healthcare. 

Tenforde et al. (June 30, 2020). Characteristics of Adult Outpatients and Inpatients with COVID-19 — 11 Academic Medical Centers, United States, March–May 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6926e3