Maintaining Zero Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents in Hong Kong
During the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, older adults are a particularly vulnerable group with higher mortality.1 In long-term care facilities (LTCFs), the risk of serious outbreaks is great given a higher prevalence of dementia and potential poor resident compliance with infection control measures such as hand hygiene and wearing of surgical masks.2,3 Transmission from infected healthcare workers in LCTFs have led to disastrous outbreaks.2 Hong Kong recorded its first confirmed case of COVID-19 on January 23, 2020.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Yat-Fung Shea, Ho Yeung Lam, Jacqueline Kwan Yuk Yuen, Ka Chun Adrian Cheng, Tuen Ching Chan, Wing Yee Winnie Mok, Ka Chun Patrick Chiu, Ka Hay James Luk, Hon Wai Felix Chan, Community Geriatrics Assessment Team of Hong Kong West Cluster Tags: Research Letter Source Type: research
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