How timely closure can reduce outbreak duration: gastroenteritis in care homes in North West England, 2012-2016.

Thomas InnsAlex KeenanRita HuytonJohn HarrisMiren Iturriza-GomaraSarah J O'BrienRoberto Vivancos

Published in: BMC public health (2018)

Care homes that closed promptly had outbreaks of shorter duration. Care home providers, and those advising them on infection control, should aim to close homes quickly to prevent lengthy disruption to services.

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