Geographical and Epidemiological Characteristics of 3,487 Confirmed Cases With COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in China
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Human-to-human transmission, COVID-19 disease, Health workers, scientific protective measures
As the first area to report the outbreak, China used to be the front line of the battle against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The present descriptive analysis of 3,487 COVID-19-confirmed cases with health workers reported through April 30, 2020 offers important new information to the international community on the epidemic in China. These data showed that Chinese measures including the high-grade protective gear used, mask wearing, and social distancing, are effective in reducing transmission in hospitals.
Weiguo Xu, Maohui Feng, Zhixiao Li, Jun Xiong, Boqi Xiang