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SARS-CoV-2 transmission in teenagers and young adults in Fútbol Club Barcelona's Multidisciplinary Sports Training Academy.
Hernández-García, María; Bassat, Quique; Fumado, Victoria; Rodas, Gil; Pi, Ramon; Miranda-Garcia, Maite; Girona-Alarcón, Mònica; Català, Martí; Alonso, Sergio; Alvarez-Lacalle, Enrique; López, Daniel; Melé-Casas, Maria; Pons-Tomas, Gemma; F de Sevilla, Mariona; Bonet-Carne, Elisenda; Fortuny, Claudia; García-Miquel, Aleix; Jou, Cristina; Adroher, Cristina; Claverol, Joana; Cubells, Marta; Codina, Anna; Cuadras, Daniel; Gratacós, Eduard; Brotons, Pedro; Muñoz-Almagro, Carmen; Prats, Clara; García-García, Juan José; Jordan, Iolanda.
  • Hernández-García M; Paediatrics Department, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Passeig Sant Joan de Déu, Number 2, Barcelona, Esplugues de Llobregat, 08950, Spain.
  • Bassat Q; Paediatrics Department, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Passeig Sant Joan de Déu, Number 2, Barcelona, Esplugues de Llobregat, 08950, Spain.
  • Fumado V; ISGlobal, Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Rodas G; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología Y Salud Pública (CIBER-ESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
  • Pi R; Centro de Investigação Em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM), Maputo, Mozambique.
  • Miranda-Garcia M; Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies, ICREA, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Girona-Alarcón M; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología Y Salud Pública (CIBER-ESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
  • Català M; Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Alonso S; Infectious Diseases and Microbiome, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD), Barcelona, Spain.
  • Alvarez-Lacalle E; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
  • López D; Sports Medicine Unit, Hospital Clinic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Melé-Casas M; Medical Department, Futbol Club Barcelona, Barça Innovation Hub, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Pons-Tomas G; Medical Department, Futbol Club Barcelona, Barça Innovation Hub, Barcelona, Spain.
  • F de Sevilla M; Infectious Diseases and Microbiome, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD), Barcelona, Spain.
  • Bonet-Carne E; Fundació Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Fortuny C; Infectious Diseases and Microbiome, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD), Barcelona, Spain.
  • García-Miquel A; Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Jou C; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
  • Adroher C; Computational Biology and Complex Systems (BIOCOM-SC), Department of Physics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Castelldefels, Spain.
  • Claverol J; Computational Biology and Complex Systems (BIOCOM-SC), Department of Physics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Castelldefels, Spain.
  • Cubells M; Computational Biology and Complex Systems (BIOCOM-SC), Department of Physics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Castelldefels, Spain.
  • Codina A; Paediatrics Department, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Passeig Sant Joan de Déu, Number 2, Barcelona, Esplugues de Llobregat, 08950, Spain.
  • Cuadras D; Paediatrics Department, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Passeig Sant Joan de Déu, Number 2, Barcelona, Esplugues de Llobregat, 08950, Spain.
  • Gratacós E; Paediatrics Department, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Passeig Sant Joan de Déu, Number 2, Barcelona, Esplugues de Llobregat, 08950, Spain.
  • Brotons P; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología Y Salud Pública (CIBER-ESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
  • Muñoz-Almagro C; Infectious Diseases and Microbiome, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD), Barcelona, Spain.
  • Prats C; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
  • García-García JJ; Infectious Diseases and Microbiome, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD), Barcelona, Spain.
  • Jordan I; BCNatal Fetal Medicine Research Center, Hospital Clinic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Eur J Pediatr ; 182(5): 2421-2432, 2023 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2262738
ABSTRACT
Most studies, aimed at determining the incidence and transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in children and teenagers, have been developed in school settings. Our study conducted surveillance and inferred attack rates focusing on the practice of sports. Prospective and observational study of those attending the sports facilities of Fútbol Club Barcelona (FCB), in Barcelona, Spain, throughout the 2020-2021 season. Participants were young players (from five different sports) and adult workers, who belonged to stable teams (shared routines and were involved in same quarantine rules). Biweekly health questionnaires and SARS-CoV-2 screening were conducted. From the 234 participants included, 70 (30%) both lived and trained in the FCB facilities (Recruitment Pathway 1;RP1) and 164 (70%) lived at their own household and just came to the facilities to train (RP2). During the study, 38 positive cases were identified; none had severe symptoms or needed hospitalization. The overall weekly incidence in the cohorts did not differ compared to the one expected in the community, except for 2 weeks when an outbreak occurred. The attack rate (AR) was three times higher for the participants from RP1, in comparison to those from RP2 (p < 0.01). A Basketball team showed a significant higher AR. 

Conclusion:

Physical activities in stable teams are not related to an increased risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, since there were the same observed cases than expected in the community. The risk is higher in indoor sports (Basketball vs. Football), and in closed cohort living settings (RP1 vs. RP2). The fulfilment of preventive measures is essential. What is Known • Despite the low numerical impact caused in paediatric hospitalizations during COVID-19 pandemic, the social impact has been maximum. • The transmission potential in children and teenagers is limited, and it had been widely demonstrated in school settings. What is New • Group physical activities in children and teenagers are not also related to an increased risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, when preventive measures, such as washing hands, and screening protocols are applied. • Routine and semi-professional sports activities seem safe environments to promote during this pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Humans / Young adult Language: English Journal: Eur J Pediatr Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S00431-023-04880-x

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Humans / Young adult Language: English Journal: Eur J Pediatr Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S00431-023-04880-x