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Comment
. 2021 Jan:107:108-110.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.10.022. Epub 2020 Nov 1.

Increased risks of SARS-CoV-2 nosocomial acquisition in high-risk COVID-19 units justify personal protective equipment: a cross-sectional study

M Bistoquet  1 , F Galtier  2 , G Marin  3 , O Villard  4 , R Ferreira  5 , S Hermabessiere  1 , A Montoya  1 , E Jumas-Bilak  6 , G-P Pageaux  7 , O Dereure  8 , G Chanques  9 , K Klouche  10 , D Morquin  1 , J Reynes  11 , V Le Moing  11 , M-C Picot  3 , E Tuaillon  12 , A Makinson  13
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Increased risks of SARS-CoV-2 nosocomial acquisition in high-risk COVID-19 units justify personal protective equipment: a cross-sectional study

M Bistoquet et al. J Hosp Infect. 2021 Jan.
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Timeline of clinical events according to implementation of barrier measures in the 13 serological positive volunteers. To better understand potential infectious dynamics, see the time-dependant A, B, C measures in our hospital setting detailed in this figure. In all units, physical presence of non-essential personnel, social distancing at work, systematic hand sanitizing, and virtual meetings were encouraged. Professionals exposed to COVID-19 patients were specifically trained to use and discard PPE, including protective suits, FFP2 masks, double pairs of gloves, eye protective gears, shoe covers, mobcaps and gowns.
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