Infection Rate of SARS-CoV-2 in Asymptomatic Healthcare Workers, Sweden, June 2022

Emerg Infect Dis. 2022 Oct;28(10):2119-2121. doi: 10.3201/eid2810.221093. Epub 2022 Aug 23.

Abstract

Given the recent surge in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infections, we performed a quantitative PCR screening survey during June 28-29, 2022, in Stockholm, Sweden, to investigate SARS-CoV-2 point prevalence in a group with high exposure risk. Results showed SARS-CoV-2 infection in 2.3% of healthcare workers who were asymptomatic at time of sampling.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Sweden; coronavirus disease; healthcare workers; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; vaccine-preventable diseases; viruses; zoonoses.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2*
  • Sweden / epidemiology