National Weekly SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Screening of All Workers in Long-Term Care Facilities Associated w...
National Weekly SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Screening of All Workers in Long-Term Care Facilities Associated with Decrease in Resident Mortality Rate
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Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG
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English
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Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG
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Introduction: Outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) have resulted mainly from disease transmission by asymptomatic health care workers. This study examines whether routine screening tests carried out on health care workers can help in reducing COVID-19 outbreaks, morbidity, and mortality of LTCF residents. Methods:...
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National Weekly SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Screening of All Workers in Long-Term Care Facilities Associated with Decrease in Resident Mortality Rate
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TN_cdi_gale_healthsolutions_A753057163
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_gale_healthsolutions_A753057163
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0304-324X,1423-0003
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1423-0003
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10.1159/000529029
