Regular testing of asymptomatic healthcare workers identifies cost-efficient SARS-CoV-2 preventive measures.

ABSTRACT: Protecting healthcare professionals is crucial in maintaining a functioning healthcare system. The risk of infection and optimal preventive strategies for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic remain poorly understood. Here we report the results of a cohort study that included pre- and asymptomatic healthcare workers. A weekly testing regime has been performed in this cohort since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to identify infected healthcare workers. Based on these observations we have developed a mathematical model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission that integrates the sources of infection from inside and outside the hospital. The data were used to study how regular testing and a desynchronisation protocol are effective in preventing transmission of COVID-19 infection at work,

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Taltavull D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8570514 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature