Absence of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission from Children in Isolation to Guardians, South Korea

Absence of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission from Children in Isolation to Guardians, South Korea

We explored transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 among 12 children and their uninfected guardians in hospital isolation rooms in South Korea. We found that, even with close frequent contact, guardians who used appropriate personal protective equipment were not infected by...

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Main Authors: Eun Joo Lee, Dong Hyun Kim, Sung Hee Chang, Sun Bok Suh, Jina Lee, Hyunju Lee, Mi Seon Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2021-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
respiratory infections
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
SARS-CoV-2
SARS
COVID-19
coronavirus disease
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/1/20-3450_article
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Summary:We explored transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 among 12 children and their uninfected guardians in hospital isolation rooms in South Korea. We found that, even with close frequent contact, guardians who used appropriate personal protective equipment were not infected by children with diagnosed coronavirus disease.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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