July 16, 2020

Presymptomatic Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Amongst Residents and Staff at a Skilled Nursing Facility: Results of Real-Time PCR and Serologic Testing

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Testing and Treatment

• Universal testing of a skilled nursing facility without a known case of COVID-19 in Massachusetts revealed an 85% prevalence of COVID-19 among residents (n=97) and 37% among participating staff (n=97) during a serial testing program over approximately one week. The facility had universal masking, temperature checks and symptom screen procedures in place for staff for at least two weeks prior to the testing period.  

Goldberg et al. (July 15, 2020). Presymptomatic Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Amongst Residents and Staff at a Skilled Nursing Facility: Results of Real-Time PCR and Serologic Testing. Clinical Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa991