What is added by this report? ‘Of 9,282 US Covid-19 cases reported among HCP, median age was 42 years, and 73% were female, reflecting these distributions among the HCP workforce. HCP patients reported contact with COVID-19 patients in health care, household, and community settings. Most HCP patients were not hospitalised; however, severe outcomes, including death, were reported among all age groups.
What are the implications for public health practice? ‘It is critical to ensure the health and safety of HCP, both at work and in the community. Improving surveillance through routine reporting of occupation and industry not only benefits HCP, but all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.’
Read here (US CDC, April 17, 2020)
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