SARS-CoV-2 infection, clinical features and outcome of COVID-19 in United Kingdom nursing homes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To understand SARS-Co-V-2 infection and transmission in UK nursing homes in order to develop preventive strategies for protecting the frail elderly residents.

Methods

An outbreak investigation involving 394 residents and 70 staff, was carried out in 4 nursing homes affected by COVID-19 outbreaks in central London. Two point-prevalence surveys were performed one week apart where residents underwent SARS-CoV-2 testing and had relevant symptoms documented. Asymptomatic staff from three of the four homes were also offered SARS-CoV-2 testing.

Results

Overall, 26% (95% CI 22-31) of residents died over the two-month period. All-cause mortality increased by 203% (95% CI 70-336) compared with previous years. Systematic testing identified 40% (95% CI 35-46) of reside

SUBMITTER: Graham NSN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7836316 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature