ArticleInfectious diseases in clinical practice (Baltimore, Md.)2021
Non-Respiratory Droplet Transmission of COVID-19 in the Isolation Ward of a Secondary Hospital in Oman: A Return to Isolation Basics.
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- Transmission dynamics, responses, and clinical features for the first 1100 COVID-19 cases in South Batinah, Oman: Major lessons from a provincial perspective.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2023Article
- Nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 transmission in multi-bedded hospital cubicles over successive pandemic waves: Lower mortality but wider spread with Omicron despite enhanced infection-prevention measures.Infection, disease & health · 2023Article
- Environmental contamination and evaluation of healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 transmission risk in temporary isolation wards during the COVID-19 pandemic.American journal of infection control · 2023Article
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Abstract
Front-line health care workers are among the most vulnerable groups at risk for acquiring COVID-19, yet the exact mechanisms of how infections occur in health care settings are yet to be identified.
objectivesTo review the epidemiologic and environmental factors surrounding a cluster of nosocomially acquired COVID-19 cases with possible non respiratory droplet transmission indicating the importance of strict adherence with isolation procedures for patients and staff.
methodsContact and environmental investigations were completed to determine the source and possible routes of hospital transmission of COVID-19.
resultsSeven cases of COVID-19 occurred in the COVID-19 isolation ward of a secondary hospital from 12/04/2020 to 01/05/2020. Analysis also included first four COVID-19 patients admitted to this facility. Epidemiologic links included exposure to massive bowel movements of two infected patients in adjoining rooms on the same day. Serious gaps in infection control practices lead to further spread the virus and cross infection between the staff.
conclusionDespite preparedness to combat pandemics, the infection control precautions taken at this facility were found not sufficient to prevent nosocomial spread of COVID-19. Issues were identified with compliance, enforcement, and failure to update to the most current guidance. Urgent review of ongoing hygiene and isolation practices in hospitals of this type is indicated. Further studies are required to better understand the role of fecal oral transmission and environmental contamination in the transmission of COVID-19.
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