Point prevalence survey to evaluate the seropositivity for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among high-risk healthcare workers

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Oct;42(10):1260-1265. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1370. Epub 2020 Dec 15.

Abstract

Among 1,770 healthcare workers serving in high-risk care areas for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), 39 (2.2%) were seropositive. Exposure to severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the community was associated with being seropositive. Job or unit type and percentage of time working with COVID-19 patients were not associated with positive antibody tests.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Prevalence
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Surveys and Questionnaires