SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in medical employees in a large urologic department: Spread, containment and outcome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to health care systems worldwide. Data on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a hospital is rare and outbreaks among health care professionals are complex to control.

Material and methods

Over the course of 6 consecutive weeks we recorded data on an exponential outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 within our department. We reconstructed the assumed route of the spread of infection, and the employees' acute and late symptoms. Increasing preventive measures (mandatory face masks, intense training in hygiene, physical distancing whenever possible, and termination of visits from outside the hospital) were implemented.

Results

Within 6 weeks, 13 employees were tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. All individuals had a moderate cou

SUBMITTER: Brandt MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7894092 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature