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

Conclusions
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.

Source: BMJ Open - November 7, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cooper, D. J., Lear, S., Sithole, N., Shaw, A., Stark, H., Ferris, M., CITIID-NIHR BioResource COVID-19 collaboration consortium, Bradley, J., Maxwell, P., Goodfellow, I., Weekes, M. P., Seaman, S., Baker, S. Tags: Open access, Infectious diseases, COVID-19 Source Type: research