Analysıs of A Covıd-19 Outbreak in A Long-Term Care Facılıty in Çanakkale Provınce
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COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Long-term care facilities, outbreak, prognosisAbstract
Objective: Long-term care facilities (LTCF) caring for chronically ill residents and older adults are high-risk centers for acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreaks. The aim of this study was to report an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a single LTCF located in Canakkale, Turkey, and describe symptoms and chronological aspects of the disease among both LTCF residents and staff.
Materials-methods: This retrospective study analysis the demographic and clinical characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infected LTCF residents and staff in a middle-sized LTCF located in Canakkale.
Results: A total of 69/102 residents and 21/50 staff members of a single LTCF were infected with SARS-CoV-2. Residents exhibited both general and respiratory signs (37.7% fever, 31.9 % dyspnea, 29% weakness and fatigue, and 60.9% cough). ICU admission was significantly elevated in patients over >65 years old (p=0.005). All deaths (n=5) was observed in patients over 65 years (0.003).
Conclusion: The increased rates of mortality among older LTCF residents justify mass screening in LTCF, and obliges responsible authorities to identify and exclude potentially infected staff and visitors and carry out proper infection prevention and control measures.
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