January 25, 2021

Seroprevalence and Seroconversions for SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Workers at Bogota Airport, Colombia 2020

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Transmission

Keywords (Tags): transmission

A study of workers (n=212) at the Bogata, Colombia airport conducted between June 1 and September 30, 2020 found that the cumulative incidence and seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among workers was 23.6% and 16.0%, respectively. Most cases were asymptomatic (84%), and 61% of participants seroconverted during the study period, with no significant differences in seroconversion between asymptomatic and mild cases.  

Malagón-Rojas et al. (Jan 22, 2021). Seroprevalence and Seroconversions for SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Workers at Bogota Airport, Colombia 2020. Journal of Travel Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1093/jtm/taab006