August 11, 2020

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Community Hospital

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• At a large tertiary community hospital in New York City, the rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection among health care workers (n=3,046) was lower than what has been reported for the general public in the surrounding region. Among the hospital employees, 10% tested positive for antibodies, compared to seroprevalence estimates of 21% for New York City and 17% for Long Island. There were no significant difference across job titles or work areas, by race, or between those working in high versus low exposure areas. 

Jeremias et al. (Aug 11, 2020). Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Community Hospital. JAMA Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.4214