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Reported Exposures Among In-Person Workers With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection in 6 States, September 2020-June 2021.
Free, Hannah; Luckhaupt, Sara E; Billock, Rachael M; Groenewold, Matthew R; Burrer, Sherry; Sweeney, Marie Haring; Wong, Jessie; Gibb, Kathryn; Rodriguez, Andrea; Vergara, Ximena P; Cummings, Kristin J; Lavender, Antionette; Argueta, Gabriel; Crawford, Hannah Leigh; Erukunuakpor, Kimberly; Karlsson, Nicole D; Armenti, Karla; Thomas, Hannah; Gaetz, Kim; Dang, Gialana; Harduar-Morano, Laurel; Modji, Komi.
  • Free H; Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Luckhaupt SE; Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Billock RM; Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Groenewold MR; Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Burrer S; Emergency Preparedness and Response Office, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Sweeney MH; Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Wong J; Public Health Institute, Oakland, CA, USA.
  • Gibb K; Public Health Institute, Oakland, CA, USA.
  • Rodriguez A; Public Health Institute, Oakland, CA, USA.
  • Vergara XP; Heluna Health, City of Industry, CA, USA.
  • Cummings KJ; California Department of Public Health, Sacramento, CA, USA.
  • Lavender A; Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, GA., USA.
  • Argueta G; Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, GA., USA.
  • Crawford HL; Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, GA., USA.
  • Erukunuakpor K; Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, GA., USA.
  • Karlsson ND; New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Concord, NH, USA.
  • Armenti K; University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability, Durham, NH, USA.
  • Thomas H; New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Concord, NH, USA.
  • Gaetz K; North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, NC, USA.
  • Dang G; North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, NC, USA.
  • Harduar-Morano L; Western States Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Denver, CO, USA.
  • Modji K; Pennsylvania Department of Health, Harrisburg, PA, USA.
Clin Infect Dis ; 75(Supplement_2): S216-S224, 2022 Oct 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2051345
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Surveillance systems lack detailed occupational exposure information from workers with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health partnered with 6 states to collect information from adults diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection who worked in person (outside the home) in non-healthcare settings during the 2 weeks prior to illness onset.

METHODS:

The survey captured demographic, medical, and occupational characteristics and work- and non-work-related risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Reported close contact with a person known or suspected to have SARS-CoV-2 infection was categorized by setting as exposure at work, exposure outside of work only, or no known exposure/did not know. Frequencies and percentages of exposure types are compared by respondent characteristics and risk factors.

RESULTS:

Of 1111 respondents, 19.4% reported exposure at work, 23.4% reported exposure outside of work only, and 57.2% reported no known exposure/did not know. Workers in protective service occupations (48.8%) and public administration industries (35.6%) reported exposure at work most often. More than one third (33.7%) of respondents who experienced close contact with ≥10 coworkers per day and 28.8% of respondents who experienced close contact with ≥10 customers/clients per day reported exposures at work.

CONCLUSIONS:

Exposure to occupational SARS-CoV-2 was common among respondents. Examining differences in exposures among different worker groups can help identify populations with the greatest need for prevention interventions. The benefits of recording employment characteristics as standard demographic information will remain relevant as new and reemerging public health issues occur.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Occupational Exposure / Occupational Health / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Clin Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cid

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Occupational Exposure / Occupational Health / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Clin Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cid