A Cross-Sectional Study of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies and Risk Factors for Seropositivity in Staff in Day Care Facilities and Preschools in Denmark
Kamille Fogh, Alexandra R. R. Eriksen, Tine Graakjær Larsen, Rasmus Bo Hasselbalch, Henning Bundgaard, Bibi F. S. S. Scharff, Susanne Dam Nielsen, Charlotte Sværke Jørgensen, Christian Erikstrup, Lars Østergaard, Svend Ellermann‐Eriksen, Berit Andersen, Henrik Nielsen, Işık Somuncu Johansen, Lothar Wiese, Lotte Hindhede, Susan Mikkelsen, Susanne Gjørup Sækmose, Bitten Aagaard, Dorte Kinggaard Holm, Lene Holm Harritshøj, Lone Simonsen, Thea Kølsen Fischer, Fredrik Folke, Freddy Lippert, Sisse Rye Ostrowski, Thomas Benfield, Kåre Mølbak, Steen Ethelberg, Anders Koch, Anne‐Marie Vangsted, Tyra Grove Krause, Anders Fomsgaard, Henrik Ullum, Robert Skov, Kasper Iversen
Abstract
Identifying at-risk groups and evaluating preventive interventions in at-risk groups is imperative for the ongoing pandemic as well as for the control of future epidemics. Although DCS staff have a much higher risk of being infected within their own household than at their workplace, most are fearful of being infected with COVID-19 or bringing COVID-19 to work. This represents an interesting dilemma and an important issue which should be addressed by public health authorities for risk communication and pandemic planning. This study design can be used in a strategy for ongoing surveillance of COVID-19 immunity or other infections in the population. The findings of this study can be used to assess the need for future preventive interventions in DCS, such as the use of personal protective equipment.