December 3, 2020

Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Homeless Shelters in Chicago, Illinois—March–May, 2020

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

Keywords (Tags): public health

• Widespread SARS-CoV-2 testing in homeless shelters in Chicago during March to May 2020 showed higher prevalence among residents (30%; 431 of 1435) than among staff (15%; 41 of 282). Among residents, prevalence was higher among those sharing a room with more people, while current smoking was associated with lower prevalence. At the facility level, higher resident turnover was associated with higher prevalence, while an increase in the number of private bathrooms was associated with lower prevalence.

Ghinai et al. (Oct 12, 2020). Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Homeless Shelters in Chicago, Illinois—March–May, 2020. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaa477