Demographic, behavioural and occupational risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in UK healthcare workers: a retrospective observational study.

Daniel James CooperSara LearNyarie SitholeAshley ShawHannah StarkMark Ferrisnull nullJohn BradleyPatrick MaxwellIan GoodfellowMichael P WeekesShaun R SeamanStephen Baker

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and potential vaccine escape continue to threaten stability of healthcare systems worldwide, and sustained vigilance against HCW infection remains a priority. Enhanced risk assessments should be considered for HCWs of black ethnicity, physiotherapists and those working in acute medicine or medical subspecialties. Workplace risk reduction measures include ongoing access to high-quality PPE and effective social distancing measures.

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