SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence and Symptom Onset in Culturally Linked Orthodox Jewish Communities Across Multiple Regions in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Data on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) seroprevalence in the United States are still emerging.

Objective

To elucidate SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and symptom onset in a culturally linked community across 5 states in the United States.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study included adults (aged ≥18 years) recruited from the orthodox Jewish community across 5 states (California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York) in 3 geographically distinct areas of the United States between May 13 and July 6, 2020. Participants completed an online survey and underwent SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing.

Main outcomes and measures

Seroprevalence and date of symptom onset of SARS-CoV-2.

Results

Overall, 9

SUBMITTER: Zyskind I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7948060 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature