biostudies-literatureUnknown28(11)Chow EJTo determine the epidemiology of human parainfluenza virus in homeless shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic, we analyzed data and sequences from respiratory specimens collected in 23 shelters in Washington, USA, during 2019-2021. Two clusters in children were genetically similar by shelter of origin. Shelter-specific interventions are needed to reduce these infections.Emerging infectious diseases2343-2347https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9622239biostudies-literatureHuman Parainfluenza Virus in Homeless Shelters before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Washington, USA.PMC9622239Ogokeh CCasto AMPfau BChu HYRogers JHCox SNSampoleo REnglund JAMosites EHughes JPSereewit JRolfes MAShim MMSugg NChow EJNguyen TVXie HMills MGHan PDUyeki TMRoychoudhury PStarita LMDuchin JSGreninger ALfalseHuman Parainfluenza Virus in Homeless Shelters before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Washington, USA.To determine the epidemiology of human parainfluenza virus in homeless shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic, we analyzed data and sequences from respiratory specimens collected in 23 shelters in Washington, USA, during 2019-2021. Two clusters in children were genetically similar by shelter of origin. Shelter-specific interventions are needed to reduce these infections.2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Nov2025-04-04T07:45:30.618Z2025-04-04T07:45:30.618ZS-EPMC96222393615050810.3201/eid2811.221156