Early Results from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing of Healthcare Workers at an Academic Medical Center in New York City

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction employee testing was implemented across New York University Langone Health. Over 8 weeks, 14 764 employees were tested; 33% of symptomatic employees, 8% of asymptomatic employees reporting COVID-19 exposure,...

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Published in:	Clinical infectious diseases Vol. 72; no. 7; pp. 1241 - 1243
Main Authors:	Nagler, Arielle R, Goldberg, Eric R, Aguero-Rosenfeld, Maria E, Cangiarella, Joan, Kalkut, Gary, Monahan, Carolyn Rooke, Cerfolio, Robert J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	US Oxford University Press 08-04-2021
Subjects:	Academic Medical Centers Brief Report COVID-19 Health Personnel Humans New York City - epidemiology Polymerase Chain Reaction SARS-CoV-2 New York City COVID-19 diagnostic testing virology occupational health public health
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Summary:	Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction employee testing was implemented across New York University Langone Health. Over 8 weeks, 14 764 employees were tested; 33% of symptomatic employees, 8% of asymptomatic employees reporting COVID-19 exposure, and 3% of employees returning to work were positive. Positivity rates declined over time, possibly reflecting the importance of community transmission and efficacy of personal protective equipment.
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ISSN:	1058-4838 1537-6591
DOI:	10.1093/cid/ciaa867