COVID-19: in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2020-215091 and PMC identifier 7402559.
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Abstract
We describe what we believe is the first instance of complete COVID-19 testing of all passengers and crew on an isolated cruise ship during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 217 passengers and crew on board, 128 tested positive for COVID-19 on reverse transcription-PCR (59%). Of the COVID-19-positive patients, 19% (24) were symptomatic; 6.2% (8) required medical evacuation; 3.1% (4) were intubated and ventilated; and the mortality was 0.8% (1). The majority of COVID-19-positive patients were asymptomatic (81%, 104 patients). We conclude that the prevalence of COVID-19 on affected cruise ships is likely to be significantly underestimated, and strategies are needed to assess and monitor all passengers to prevent community transmission after disembarkation.
Medical subject headings
- Betacoronavirus
- Coronavirus Infections
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Ships
- Travel