COVID-19 Exposure Among First Responders in Arizona.
J Occup Environ Med
; 62(12): 981-985, 2020 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-998535
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona is rapidly increasing, leading the country in the rate of new daily cases. Exposure among first responders remains unknown.METHODS:
Rates of SARS-CoV-2 IgG among first responders in Arizona were determined, and attitudes/views about the impact of COVID-19 on their work life was analyzed.RESULTS:
Of 3326 first responders, 50 (1.50%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG. Most first responders thought antibody testing would help ease their anxieties (62.5%) and be beneficial to their work-life (60.6%).CONCLUSION:
The rate of COVID-19 exposure among first responders in Arizona is low-1.50%. COVID-19 is a concern among many of the first responders, and antibody testing was beneficial in easing their anxieties about going to work and performing work-related duties.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Occupational Exposure
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Emergency Responders
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COVID-19
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Young adult
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Occup Environ Med
Journal subject:
Occupational Medicine
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Environmental Health
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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