December 1, 2020

Absence of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission from Children in Isolation to Guardians, South Korea

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Transmission

Keywords (Tags): children, transmission

In an observational study of 12 SARS-CoV-2 positive children isolating with their uninfected guardians in hospital rooms in Korea, none of the guardians became SARS-CoV-2 positive despite frequent close contact. All guardians complied with wearing PPE, including gloves and a variety of masks, while only 4 children complied well with mask use. Two guardian-child pairs kept a distance of >1m during isolation. 

Lee et al. (Nov 30, 2021). Absence of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission from Children in Isolation to Guardians, South Korea. Emerging Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2701.203450