Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) From Asymptomatic and Presymptomatic Individuals in Healthcare Settings Despite Medical Masks and Eye Protection

Abstract We describe 3 instances of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission despite medical masks and eye protection, including transmission despite the source person being masked, transmission despite the exposed person being masked, and transmission despite both p...

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Published inClinical infectious diseases Vol. 73; no. 9; pp. 1693 - 1695
Main Authors Klompas, Michael, Baker, Meghan A, Griesbach, Diane, Tucker, Robert, Gallagher, Glen R, Lang, Andrew S, Fink, Timelia, Cumming, Melissa, Smole, Sandra, Madoff, Lawrence C, Rhee, Chanu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published US Oxford University Press 02.11.2021
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viral transmission
SARS-CoV-2
masking
infection control
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ISSN1058-4838
1537-6591
1537-6591
DOI10.1093/cid/ciab218

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Summary:Abstract We describe 3 instances of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission despite medical masks and eye protection, including transmission despite the source person being masked, transmission despite the exposed person being masked, and transmission despite both parties being masked. Whole genome sequencing confirmed perfect homology between source and exposed persons’ viruses in all cases.
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ISSN:1058-4838
1537-6591
1537-6591
DOI:10.1093/cid/ciab218