Occupational exposures and mitigation strategies among homeless shelter workers at risk of COVID-19.

Carol Y Rao Tashina S RobinsonKarin HusterRebecca L LawsRyan KeatingFarrell A TobolowskyTemet M McMichaelElysia GonzalesEmily Mosites

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Homeless shelter workers may be at risk of being exposed to individuals with COVID-19 during the course of their work. Frequent close contact with clients was associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Protecting these critical essential workers by implementing mitigation measures and prioritizing for COVID-19 vaccination is imperative during the pandemic.

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