Viral Genomics to Inform Infection-control Response in Occupational Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Transmission.

Whyler, Naomi C A; Sherry, Norelle L; Lane, Courtney R; Seemann, Torsten; Andersson, Patiyan; Sait, Michelle; Graham, Maryza; Korman, Tony M et al. · Clin Infect Dis · 2021

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Healthcare workers are at increased risk of occupational transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). We report 2 instances of healthcare workers contracting SARS-CoV-2 despite no known breach of personal protective equipment. Additional specific equipment cleaning was initiated. Viral genomic sequencing supported this transmission hypothesis and our subsequent response.

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