Implementation of rapid and frequent SARS-CoV2 antigen testing and response in congregate homeless shelters.

Andrés Aranda-DíazElizabeth ImbertSarah StrieffDave Graham-SquireJennifer L EvansJamie MooreWilli McFarlandJonathan FuchsMargaret A HandleyMargot B Kushel

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Rapid and frequent antigen testing for SARS-CoV2 in homeless shelters is a viable alternative to rRT-PCR testing that can lead to immediate isolation of infectious individuals. Using the RE-AIM framework, we evaluated and adapted interventions to enable the expansion and maintenance of protocols.

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