Effects of infection control measures towards preventing SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in a German choir boarding school from March 2020 to April 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Singing in a choir was associated with larger outbreaks in the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Materials and methods

We report on the effect and acceptance of various infection control measures on the occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the world famous Domspatzen boys' choir from March 2020 to April 2022.

Results

In addition to basic general hygiene measures, systematic rRT-PCR testing and scientifically approved concepts of distancing during singing were applied. While single infections of choir members could not be avoided, singing-related outbreaks were not observed. Until the Omicron variant emerged, potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the school was limited to only one case. Incidences at the school were never higher than in the comparabl

SUBMITTER: Lampl BMJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10442800 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature