NOSOCOMIAL TRANSMISSION OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED CASES IN A LONDON TEACHING HOSPITAL
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause deadly healthcare-associated outbreaks. In a major London teaching hospital, 66 of 435 (15%) COVID-19 inpatient cases were definitely or probably hospital-acquired, through varied transmission routes. The case fatality was 36%. Nosocomial infection rates fell following comprehensive infection prevention and control measures.
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