Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

May 4, 2021

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Public Safety Net Hospitals

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  • Among 350 women admitted for delivery at a safety net hospital in Maricopa County, Arizona in July 2020, women with refugee status (n=45) had a 2-fold higher prevalence of PCR-positive SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to nonrefugee patients (18% vs 9%).

Johnson-Agbakwu et al. (Mar 21, 2021). Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Public Safety Net Hospitals. AJOG Global Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xagr.2021.100009