Absence of nosocomial influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infection in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era: Implication of universal masking in hospitals

Universal masking for healthcare workers and patients in hospitals was adopted to combat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with compliance rates of 100% and 75.9%, respectively. Zero rates of nosocomial influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus infection were achieved from Februar...

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Published in:Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 2021-02, Vol.42 (2), p.218-221
Main Authors: Wong, Shuk-Ching, Lam, Germaine Kit-Ming, AuYeung, Christine Ho-Yan, Chan, Veronica Wing-Man, Wong, Newton Lau-Dan, So, Simon Yung-Chun, Chen, Jonathan Hon-Kwan, Hung, Ivan Fan-Ngai, Chan, Jasper Fuk-Woo, Yuen, Kwok-Yung, Cheng, Vincent Chi-Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Concise Communication
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
COVID-19 - epidemiology
COVID-19 - prevention & control
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Health Personnel
Hong Kong
Hospitals
Humans
Influenza
Influenza, Human - epidemiology
Influenza, Human - prevention & control
Influenza, Human - transmission
Masks
Nosocomial infection
Patients
Public health
Respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections - epidemiology
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections - prevention & control
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections - transmission
Virus Shedding
Viruses
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Summary:Universal masking for healthcare workers and patients in hospitals was adopted to combat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with compliance rates of 100% and 75.9%, respectively. Zero rates of nosocomial influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus infection were achieved from February to April 2020, which was significantly lower than the corresponding months in 2017-2019.
ISSN:0899-823X
1559-6834
DOI:10.1017/ice.2020.425