Retrospective study on the effectiveness of a prevention strategy in a dental hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic

ConclusionDuring the study period in 2020, the total number of hospital visits dramatically reduced but emergency visits significantly increased. The prevention strategy implemented successfully prevented SARS-CoV-2 infection spread among healthcare workers in a dental hospital.Clinical relevanceThe prevention strategy indicated patient triage and how to adopt preventive measures for controlling SARS-CoV-2 spread among healthcare workers. These data can be used as a reference for other sectors suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research