Absence of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission from Children in Isolation to Guardians, South Korea
Eun Joo Lee, Dong Hyun Kim, Sung Hee Chang, Sun Bok Suh, Jina Lee, Hyunju Lee, Mi Seon Han
Abstract
We explored transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 among 12 children and their uninfected guardians in hospital isolation rooms in South Korea. We found that, even with close frequent contact, guardians who used appropriate personal protective equipment were not infected by children with diagnosed coronavirus disease.
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Isolation (microbiology)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Transmission (telecommunications)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Coronavirus2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineVirologyPneumoniaBetacoronavirusPatient isolationPediatricsPersonal protective equipmentDiseaseOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)BiologyInternal medicineBioinformaticsEngineeringElectrical engineeringInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and Mental HealthCOVID-19 and healthcare impacts