Reduction of secondary transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in households by face mask use, disinfection and social distancing: a cohort study in Beijing, China
Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control · Beijing Normal University · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Introduction Transmission of COVID-19 within families and close contacts accounts for the majority of epidemic growth. Community mask wearing, hand washing and social distancing are thought to be effective but there is little evidence to inform or support community members on COVID-19 risk reduction within families. Methods A retrospective cohort study of 335 people in 124 families and with at least one laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case was conducted from 28 February to 27 March 2020, in Beijing, China. The outcome of interest was secondary transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) within the family. Characteristics and practices of primary cases, of well family contacts and…
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Authors
16- YWYu Wang
Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control
- HTHuaiyu Tian
Beijing Normal University, State Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing Science
- LZLi Zhang
Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control
- MZMan Zhang
Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control
- DGDandan Guo
Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control
Topics & keywords
- Beijing
- Social distance
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
- Transmission (telecommunications)
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- China
- Pandemic
- Cohort
- Good health and well-being