Risk of hospital admission for patients with SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7: cohort, BMJ

Study (n=839,278) found those with the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 (alpha variant) had an increased risk for hospital admission than wild type SARS-CoV-2 (4.7% vs 3.5%, HR 1.52, 95%CI 1.47-1.57). Authors report the higher severity may be specific to adults older than 30 years.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news