Infectivity of healthcare workers diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) approximately 2 weeks after onset of symptoms: A cross-sectional study

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan;43(1):102-104. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1420. Epub 2021 Jan 11.

Abstract

We performed viral culture of respiratory specimens in 118 severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected healthcare workers (HCWs), ∼2 weeks after symptom onset. Only 1 HCW (0.8%) had a positive culture. No factors for prolonged viral shedding were identified. Infectivity is resolved in nearly all HCWs ∼2 weeks after symptom onset.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Virus Shedding