Journal article
Pandemic Planning in Homeless Shelters: A Pilot Study of a Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Testing and Support Program to Mitigate the Risk of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Congregate Settings
Abstract
We tested 104 residents and 141 staff for coronavirus disease 2019 who failed daily symptom screening in homeless shelters in Hamilton, Canada. We detected 1 resident (1%), 7 staff (5%), and 1 case of secondary spread. Shelter restructuring to allow physical distancing, testing, and isolation can decrease outbreaks in shelters.
Authors
O’Shea T; Bodkin C; Mokashi V; Beal K; Wiwcharuk J; Lennox R; Guenter D; Smieja M; Bulir D; Chong S
Journal
Clinical Infectious Diseases, Vol. 72, No. 9, pp. 1639–1641
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
May 4, 2021
DOI
10.1093/cid/ciaa743
ISSN
1058-4838