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May 2024

BUCHANAN MO, Sickbert-Bennett EE, Selimos A, Dean SM, et al
Strategies to maintain an N95 respirator supply during a pandemic supply-chain shortage.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024;45:688-689.
PubMed

April 2024

LEIS JA, Chan CK, Tan C, Callahan J, et al
Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in congregate living settings: a multicenter prospective study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Apr 2:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2024

JOSHI S, Arshad S, Lindsay A, Heinonen J, et al
Control of SARS-CoV-2 infection in skilled nursing facilities in Detroit, Michigan: a model for emerging infectious diseases.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Mar 20:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
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SCHMITZ E, Anderson L, Hatas G, Stevens L, et al
Population and hospital-level COVID-19 measures are associated with increased risk of hospital-onset COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Mar 18:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
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LI H, Sewell DK, Herman T, Pemmeraju SV, et al
Comparing multiple infection control measures in a nursing home setting: a simulation study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Mar 15:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAGAWA M, Fujishiro Y, Doi Y, Yamakami J, et al
Differences in the incidence of nosocomial-onset COVID-19 among hospitalized patients with exposure to SARS-CoV-2.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Mar 14:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
PubMed Abstract available

GUSSIN GM, Singh RD, Gohil SK, Saavedra R, et al
Impact of universal chlorhexidine bathing with or without COVID-19 intensive training on staff and resident COVID-19 case rates in nursing homes.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Mar 5:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2024

WHITING KA, Guest R, Seshan VE, Kamboj M, et al
Susceptibility of healthcare personnel with severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) hybrid immunity to XBB lineage reinfection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Feb 20:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUGES S, Jouzeau A, Lieutier-Colas F, Pefau M, et al
Antibiotic consumption in French nursing homes between 2018 and 2022: A multicenter survey.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Feb 19:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
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BARTSCH SM, Weatherwax C, Martinez MF, Chin KL, et al
Cost-effectiveness of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing and isolation strategies in nursing homes.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Feb 15:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
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STROBL R, Misailovski M, Blaschke S, Berens M, et al
Differentiating patients admitted primarily due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from those admitted with incidentally detected severe acute respiratory syndrome corona-virus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at hospital admission: A cohort analysis of German
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Feb 14:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
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HOWARD-ANDERSON JR, Gottlieb LB, Beekmann SE, Polgreen PM, et al
Implementation of contact precautions for multidrug-resistant organisms in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era: An updated national Emerging Infections Network (EIN) survey.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Feb 14:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
PubMed Abstract available

VALEK AL, Srinivasa VR, Ayres AM, Cheung S, et al
Incidence and transmission associated with respiratory viruses in an acute care facility: An observational study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Feb 14:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.
PubMed Abstract available

LINDER JA, Persell SD, Kelley MA, Friedberg M, et al
Antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: Patterns in a nationwide telehealth service provider.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Feb 8:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

MOST ZM, Phillips B, Sebert ME
Healthcare-associated respiratory viral infections after discontinuing universal masking.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024;45:247-249.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2024

EHRENZELLER S, Zaffini R, Pecora ND, Kanjilal S, et al
Cycle threshold dynamics of non-severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) respiratory viruses.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Jan 18:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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POP-VICAS AE, Anderson L, Hatas G, Stevens L, et al
A severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nosocomial cluster with inter-facility spread: Lessons learned.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Jan 4:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

WINKLER ML, Paras ML, Wright SB, Shenoy ES, et al
National survey of infectious disease fellowship program directors: A call for subspecialized training in infection prevention and control and healthcare epidemiology.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Jan 4:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2023

WIMMER MR, Griffin M, Peterson-Weber A, Schulz LT, et al
Diagnostic testing and antibiotic utilization among inpatients evaluated for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Dec 28:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

KAUR SINGH H, Prakash-Asrani R, Pall A, Ray SM, et al
Quantifying racial disparities in risk of invasive Staphylococcus aureus infection in Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, during the 2020-2021 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Dec 27:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

RADER TS 4TH, Srinivasa VR, Griffith MP, Waggle K, et al
The utility of whole-genome sequencing to inform epidemiologic investigations of SARS-CoV-2 clusters in acute-care hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Dec 22:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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LEIBLEIN TW, Winistorfer A, Seiler K, Hauri R, et al
Association of a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine booster with control of a COVID-19 outbreak in a long-term care facility in Switzerland, November to December 2021.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Dec 13:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2023

VAZQUEZ GUILLAMET MC, Rjob A, Zhang J, Dai R, et al
Leveraging Bluetooth low-energy technology to improve contact tracing among healthcare personnel in hospital setting during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Nov 20:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

TROTTIER CA, La J, Li L, Fillmore NR, et al
Longitudinal trends in 30-day mortality attributable to SARS-CoV-2 among vaccinated and unvaccinated US veteran patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Nov 14:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed

MAHIEU R, Yannart M, Dauby N, Catry B, et al
Prevalence of hospital-associated infections and its association with discharge destinations and hospital readmissions in Brussels, Belgium, from 2008 to 2020: A hospital-based, cross-sectional study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Nov 10:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

CHENG BT, Ali RA, Chen Collet J, Donovan Towell T, et al
Barriers to healthcare-worker adherence to infection prevention and control practices in British Columbia during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: A cross-sectional study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Nov 9:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

EPSTEIN L, Diekema DJ, Morgan DJ, Fakih MG, et al
Diagnostic stewardship and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: Lessons learned for prevention of emerging infectious diseases in acute-care settings.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Nov 7:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

GUSSIN GM, Singh RD, Tjoa TT, Saavedra R, et al
Evaluating barriers and potential solutions to speaking up about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms: A survey among nursing home workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023;44:1834-1839.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2023

SANTOS CAQ, Tseng M, Martinez AI, Shankaran S, et al
Comparative antimicrobial use in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and non-COVID-19 inpatients from 2019 to 2020: A multicenter ecological study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Oct 25:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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PARK S, Lee SH, Jung HJ, Shin JE, et al
Initial and 5-day positivity rate of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in exposed inpatients within shared rooms during the omicron-variant dominant period.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Oct 23:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

LANG K, Atchison TJ, Singh P, Kline DM, et al
Describing the monthly variability of hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile during early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using electronic health record data.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Oct 9:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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YOKOE DS, Advani SD, Anderson DJ, Babcock HM, et al
Introduction to A Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections In Acute-Care Hospitals: 2022 Updates.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023;44:1533-1539.
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MENA LORA AJ, Echeverria SL, Lindsey B, Li E, et al
Feasibility and impact of a monoclonal antibody infusion program in reaching vulnerable underserved communities.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023;44:1690-1692.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2023

ROBERTS SC, Barbell ES, Barber D, Dahlberg SE, et al
Severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA and viable virus contamination of hospital emergency department surfaces and association with patient coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) status and aerosol-generating procedures.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Sep 28:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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TAYYAR R, Kiener MA, Liang JW, Contreras G, et al
Low infectivity among asymptomatic patients with a positive severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) admission test at a tertiary care center, 2020-2022.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Sep 25:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

GOHIL SK, De St Maurice A, Yokoe DS, Cohen SH, et al
Assessing past versus present severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection: A survey of criteria for discontinuing precautions in asymptomatic patients testing positive on admission.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Sep 13:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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GILMARTIN HM, Saint S, Ratz D, Chrouser K, et al
The influence of hospital leadership support on burnout, psychological safety, and safety climate for US infection preventionists during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Sep 13:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2023

TUMA P, Vieira Junior JM, Ribas E, Silva KCCD, et al
The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on a national project preventing healthcare-associated infections in intensive care units - ERRATUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Aug 23:1. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed

PRATT AA, Brown GD, Perencevich EN, Diekema DJ, et al
Comparison of virus aerosol concentrations across a face shield worn on a healthcare personnel during a simulated patient cough.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Aug 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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SCHRANK GM, Harris-Williams M, Schiavone K, Lusby MC, et al
Evaluation of an antigen-test-based strategy to reduce duration of transmission-based precautions for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in hospitalized patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Aug 4:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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GRANT RL, Sauser J, Atkinson A, D'Incau S, et al
Comparison of clinical outcomes over time of inpatients with healthcare-associated or community-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): A multicenter, prospective cohort study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Aug 2:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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ABOSI OJ, Trannel A, Schwartzhoff P, Ackman M, et al
A review of extended coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) isolation duration among inpatients in a tertiary-care hospital-Iowa, 2020-2022.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Aug 2:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2023

GRAVES AM, Barrett A, Addison B, Polage CR, et al
Disinfection efficacy of Oxivir TB wipe residue on severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jul 19:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

ZLOTORZYNSKA M, Chea N, Eure T, Alkis Ramirez R, et al
Residential social vulnerability among healthcare personnel with and without severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in Five US states, May-December 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jul 18:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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TUMA P, Vieira Junior JM, Ribas E, Silva KCCD, et al
The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on a national project preventing healthcare-associated infections in intensive care units.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jul 18:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

WU HH, Su CH, Chien LJ, Tseng SH, et al
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) universal admission screening in patients and companions in Taiwan from May 2021 to June 2022: A nationwide multicenter study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jul 18:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

WILEY ZE, Weber DJ
Approaching coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy among healthcare personnel: The importance of cultural competency.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jul 18:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

GRUNDEL S, Flechtner HH, Butzmann J, Benner P, et al
Twice weekly polymerase chain reaction (PCR) surveillance swabs are not as effective as daily antigen testing for containment of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreaks: A modeling study based on real world data from a chil
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jul 10:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2023

FARTHING TS, Jolley A, Nickel KB, Hill C, et al
Early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic effects on individual-level risk for healthcare-associated infections in hospitalized patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jun 29:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

FERGUSON JD, Tayyar R, Contreras G, Kiener M, et al
Use of a severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strand-specific assay to evaluate for prolonged viral replication >20 days from illness onset.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jun 29:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

RUPP ME, Van Schooneveld TC, Starlin R, Quick J, et al
Hospital return-to-work practices for healthcare providers infected with severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jun 23:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

BIEBELBERG BM, Ye S, Wang R, Klompas M, et al
Association between negative-pressure room utilization and hospital-acquired Aspergillus rates in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in two academic hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jun 23:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL R, Ali M, Bleasdale SC, Mena Lora AJ, et al
Cost of personal protective equipment during the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jun 14:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed

MARRA AR, Sampaio VS, Ozahata MC, Lopes R, et al
Risk factors for long coronavirus disease 2019 (long COVID) among healthcare personnel, Brazil, 2020-2022.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jun 5:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

GOHIL SK, Septimus E, Sands KE, Blanchard EJ, et al
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection prevention practices that exceed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance: Balancing extra caution against impediments to care.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jun 1:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

SAINT S, Greene MT, Krein SL, Fowler KE, et al
What US hospitals are doing to prevent common device-associated infections during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: Results from a national survey in the United States.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jun 1:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOI KB, Steele V, Conly J, Chow B, et al
Cerebrospinal fluid shunt-associated surgical site infection with three-month versus twelve-month surveillance periods in Canadian hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023;44:971-974.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2023

WALKER CR, Jacob J
Reducing the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections at an inpatient rehabilitation facility: A quality improvement project.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 May 19:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

PARK HS, McCracken CM, Lininger N, Varley CD, et al
Incidence and risk factors for clinically confirmed secondary bacterial infections in patients hospitalized for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 May 15:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

RESES HE, Soe M, Dubendris H, Segovia G, et al
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination rates and staffing shortages among healthcare personnel in nursing homes before, during, and after implementation of mandates for COVID-19 vaccination among 15 US jurisdictions, National Healthcare Safet
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 May 5:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

RODRIGUEZ-NAVA G, Diekema DJ, Salinas JL
Reconsidering the routine use of contact precautions in preventing the transmission of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in healthcare settings.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 May 4:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed

April 2023

TRICK WE, Santos CAQ, Welbel S, Tseng M, et al
Author response: Quantifying healthcare-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients: A closer look.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Apr 27:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed

HONDA H, Nakagawa M, Nisida R, Shintani C, et al
Discontinuation of admission screening for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the impact on in-hospital clusters of COVID-19: Experience at a tertiary-care center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Apr 24:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG R, Calderwood MS, Worby CP, Mercado JR, et al
National survey study of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir prescribing processes and access barriers during the severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) omicron surge of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Apr 20:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

TORRES-TERAN MM, Navas ME, Kachaluba NM, Meyer JM, et al
More harm than good? Potential benefits and unintended consequences associated with screening asymptomatic hospital admissions for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Apr 17:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed

PEREZ R, Yarrington ME, Adams MB, Deri CR, et al
Pandemic hits: Evaluation of an antimicrobial stewardship program website for hospital communication during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Apr 12:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed

LINSENMEYER K, Mohr D, Gupta K, Doshi S, et al
Sickness presenteeism in healthcare workers during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: An observational cohort study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Apr 11:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
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SASKO LM, Oliver B, Smith SM
Fit testing of masks worn by frontline healthcare workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023;44:682-684.
PubMed

March 2023

MANSOOR AE, O'Neil CA, McDonald D, Fraser VJ, et al
Knowledge, beliefs, and practices related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and vaccination in healthcare personnel working at nonacute care facilities.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 29:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

VOGT LC, Reske KA, Park D, Habrock Bach T, et al
Personal protective equipment use among dental healthcare personnel during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the impact of an educational video in clinical practice.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 16:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

BESEN BAMP, Bruna CQM, Ciofi-Silva CL, Correa MCM, et al
Detection of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the air near patients using noninvasive respiratory support devices.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 15:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

COFFEY KC, Keller SC, Anderson DJ, Deloney VM, et al
Infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship program needs and practices in 2021: A survey of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Research Network.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 14:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKARE RA, Mulcahy JF, Pullen MF, Demmer RT, et al
Patient-facing job role is associated with SARS-CoV-2 positivity among healthcare workers in long term care facilities in Minnesota, August-December, 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 13:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

KAIN DC, Isabel S, Abdulnoor M, Boissinot K, et al
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak on an in-patient medical unit associated with unrecognized exposures in common areas-Epidemiological and whole-genome sequencing investigation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 13:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

STONE TD, Lee C, Bannon J, Vu TT, et al
Intentions for uptake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine booster in healthcare workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 13:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

SHAPPELL CN, Klompas M, Chan C, Chen T, et al
Impact of changing case definitions for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalization on pandemic metrics.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 13:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

MANIAN FA, Karlapalem C
Quantifying healthcare-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients: A closer look.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 9:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed

WILLIAMS VR, Tan C, Kozak R, Leis JA, et al
Incidence and outcomes of hospital-associated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) before and after emergence of the severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) omicron variant.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Mar 6:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed

February 2023

ONG'UTI SK, Artandi M, Betts B, Weng Y, et al
A quality-improvement approach to urgent-care antibiotic stewardship for respiratory tract infections during the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Feb 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

DUNCOMBE TR, Garrod M, Wang X, Ng J, et al
Risk factors associated with severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission, outbreak duration, and mortality in acute-care settings.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Feb 23:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

JUMP RLP, Mongilardi N, Wilson BM, Bej TA, et al
Low rates of antibiotics prescribed during telehealth primary-care visits persisted during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Feb 10:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

KALU IC, Henderson DK, Weber DJ, Haessler S, et al
Back to the future: Redefining "universal precautions" to include masking for all patient encounters.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Feb 10:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

ECHEVERRIA SL, Shultz G, Navarro O, Li E, et al
Impact of a culturally sensitive multilingual community outreach model on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations at an urban safety-net community hospital.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Feb 2:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2023

WYATT WILSON W, Keaton AA, Ochoa LG, Hatfield KM, et al
Severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreaks in nursing homes involving residents who had completed a primary coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine series-13 US jurisdictions, July-November 2021.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jan 16:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
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RUFENACHT S, Kohler P, Kuhn R, Flury D, et al
Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the adherence to hand hygiene practice in hospitals-Data from a Swiss national surveillance system.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jan 10:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUTHIER TP, Menendez Alvarado LR, Collongette EM, Knack OC, et al
The infectious diseases pharmacist: An essential partner for health-system leadership in keeping pace with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jan 4:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

WILLIAMS VR, Chan CK, Chan AK, Kozak R, et al
Impact of universal admission testing for severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in era of the omicron variant.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023;44:102-105.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2022

GUSSIN GM, Singh RD, Coimbra Ibraim I, Saavedra R, et al
Can testing the environment for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) be a signal for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases among nursing home staff?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec 27:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

SCHWABER MJ, Temkin E, Lobl R, Schechner V, et al
Hospital-acquired bacterial infections in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in Israel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

TALBOT TR, Hayden MK, Yokoe DS, Malani AN, et al
Asymptomatic screening for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as an infection prevention measure in healthcare facilities: Challenges and considerations.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec 21:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

CIHLAR JL, Harris BD, Wright PW, Humphries RM, et al
Universal admission laboratory screening for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) asymptomatic infection across a large health system.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec 19:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

GRAVNINGEN K, Nymark P, Wyller TB, Kacelnik O, et al
A new automated national register-based surveillance system for outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Norway detected three times more severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) clusters than traditional methods.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec 16:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

AZEEM A, Walters RW, Cavalieri SJ, Quimby DS, et al
Reproducibility of cycle threshold values from severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec 16:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

TAN C, Hota SS, Fan E, Marquis K, et al
Bloodstream infection and ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec 1:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2022

PARRIOTT AM, Kazerouni NN, Epson EE
Association of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with the incidence of healthcare-associated infections in California hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Nov 16:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

SELBY LM, Hewlett A, Wood MG, Starlin R, et al
Evaluation of cycle threshold to assist with safe return to work for healthcare workers with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Nov 8:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

CONLON ASC, Chopra Z, Cahalan S, Cinti S, et al
Effects of procalcitonin on antimicrobial treatment decisions in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Nov 4:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2022

WONG SC, Chan VW, Yuen LL, AuYeung CH, et al
Air dispersal of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): Implications for hospital infection control during the fifth wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant in Hong Kong.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Oct 24:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

REDMOND SN, Li DF, Abou Ghaddara H, Haq MF, et al
A pilot randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of oral and nasal povidone iodine in reducing the burden of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 RNA in patients with coronavirus disease 2019.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Oct 21:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

FORSTEIN AR, Kolb N, Hehir MK
Patient masking adherence at an academic neuromuscular center during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Oct 21:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

SULLIVAN SG, Sadewo GRP, Brotherton JM, Kaufman C, et al
The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) via staff work and household networks in residential aged-care services in Victoria, Australia, May-October 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Oct 20:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

MENA LORA AJ, Chaisson LH, Wenzler E, Borgetti S, et al
Universal admission testing with a rapid molecular point-of-care test and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for the detection of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): Comparative performance and infection prevention
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Oct 18:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

PARRIOTT AM, Kazerouni NN, Haridass V, Barahmani N, et al
Healthcare-associated infection reporting completeness and quality during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in California hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Oct 13:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

NADIMPALLI G, O'Hara LM, Magder LS, Johnson JK, et al
Comorbidities associated with 30-day readmission following index coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalization: A retrospective cohort study of 331,136 patients in the United States.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Oct 3:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2022

PENNEY J, Doron S
Ventilated patient headboards in the postanesthesia care unit as an alternative to universal preprocedural severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep 22:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

VERBERK JDM, van der Kooi TII, Hetem DJ, Oostdam NEWM, et al
The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on healthcare-associated infections in 2020: A summary of data reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network - CORRIGENDUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep 13:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

MARINELLI TM, Dolan L, Jenkins F, Lee A, et al
The role of real-time, on-site, whole-genome sequencing of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in guiding the management of hospital outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep 9:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

RYDER JH, Van Schooneveld TC, Abdalhamid B, Wood M, et al
Nosocomial Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant Amongst Vaccinated Healthcare Workers and Immunocompromised Patients on a Solid Organ Transplant Unit: Complexities of an Epidemiologic and Genomic Investigation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep 9:1-21. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

CARAZO S, Villeneuve J, Laliberte D, Longtin Y, et al
Risk and protective factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers: a test-negative case-control study in Quebec, Canada.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep 9:1-43. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

ASLAM S, Asrat H, Liang R, Qiu W, et al
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Trends and Distinguishing Characteristics among Patients in a Health Care System in New York City.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep 9:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

DE ST MAURICE A, Parti U, Anikst VE, Harper T, et al
Clinical, microbiological, and genomic characteristics of clade-III Candida auris colonization and infection in southern California, 2019-2022.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep 2:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

JONES K, Hadley E, Preiss S, Lofgren ET, et al
Estimate of undetected severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in acute-care hospital settings using an individual-based microsimulation model.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep 1:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

PEREZ LRR, Carniel E, Narvaez GA
Emergence of NDM-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa among hospitalized patients and impact on antimicrobial therapy during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic - EXPRESSION OF CONCERN.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022;43:1315.
PubMed

August 2022

BEN-ADERET MA, Madhusudhan MS, Haroun P, Almario MJP, et al
Characterizing the relationship between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and assessing the impact of a nursing-focused CLABSI reduction intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Aug 31:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

BLANCHARD AC, Lamarre V, Lamarche J, Audy N, et al
Mitigating healthcare staffing shortages: Should healthcare workers with severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) household exposures work?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Aug 25:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

SATHITAKORN O, Chansirikarnjana S, Jantarathaneewat K, Weber DJ, et al
The role of procalcitonin and Clinical Pulmonary for Infection Score (CPIS) score to reduce inappropriate antibiotics use among moderate to severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia: A quasi-experimental multicenter study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Aug 22:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

MARK E, Saidel-Odes L, Borer A, Nativ R, et al
The Appropriateness of the Decision to Quarantine Healthcare Workers Exposed to a COVID-19 Positive Co-worker Based on National Guidelines.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Aug 19:1-23. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOI KB, Du T, Silva A, Golding GR, et al
Trends in Clostridioides difficile infection rates in Canadian hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Aug 18:1-18. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU J, Wituik C, Al-Salem M, Aljarbou A, et al
Determining COVID-19 community incidence-threshold for preoperative testing.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Aug 15:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

SANDHU A, Polistico JMF, Meyer MP, Gonzalez G, et al
Pandemic response gaps: Infection prevention and control lessons learned during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks in skilled nursing facilities in Detroit, Michigan.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Aug 10:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

LI Y, Cai X, Mao Y, Cheng Z, et al
Trends in racial and ethnic disparities in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes among nursing home residents.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022;43:997-1003.
PubMed Abstract available

LING ML, Cook AR, Marimuthu K, Pada S, et al
A practical approach to defining aerosol-generating procedures.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022;43:1083-1084.
PubMed

July 2022

WANG B, Pineda-Reyes R, Nielsen MC, Baillargeon G, et al
Single-center investigation on central-line-associated bloodstream infections and blood-culture contamination during the early months of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jul 20:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL D, Ng T, Madani LS, Persell SD, et al
Antibiotic stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in integrated academic health-system urgent care clinics.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jul 13:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

WONG SC, Chan VW, AuYeung CH, Chen JH, et al
Air dispersal of respiratory viruses other than SARS-CoV-2 and the implication on hospital infection control.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jul 11:1-23. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

O'GRADY HM, Dixit D, Khawaja Z, Snedeker K, et al
Asymptomatic Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection in Adults is Uncommon using Rigorous Symptom Characterization and Follow-up in an Acute Care Adult Hospital Outbreak.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jul 7:1-25. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

KARAN A, Ferguson J, Salinas JL
Lack of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission from a healthcare worker to a cohort of immunosuppressed patients during the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant surge, California, 2022.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jul 7:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

WEE LEI, Ko KK, Conceicao EP, Aung MK, et al
Nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 transmission arising from a case of N-gene dropout on RT-PCR testing.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jul 1:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

TATE M, Chan JD, Johnston C, Dhanireddy S, et al
Uptake of treatment practice standards during a pandemic in an academic medical system.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022;43:959-961.
PubMed

June 2022

SCHNELL N, Brewer B, Young K, Brown T, et al
Creation and Impact of Containment Units with High-Risk Zones during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jun 17:1-27. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

BULNES R, Said M, Bronstein M, Gutowski J, et al
Benefit and Cost of Repeating a SARS-CoV-2 PCR after the Second Day of Hospitalization in 5 Hospitals during Various Community Prevalences and Vaccination Rates.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jun 16:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

RHEE C, Baker MA, Klompas M
Survey of COVID-19 Infection Control Policies at Leading U.S. Academic Hospitals in the Context of the Initial Omicron Surge.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jun 16:1-29. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

WIBOONCHUTIKULA C, Pienthong T, Khawcharoenporn T, Apisarnthanarak P, et al
Feasibility and safety of reducing duration of quarantine for healthcare personnel with high-risk exposures to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): From alpha to omicron.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jun 2:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

KOBAYASHI T, Heinemann J, Trannel A, Marra AR, et al
Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) among Non-physician Healthcare Personnel by Work Location at a Tertiary Care Center, Iowa, 2020-2021.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jun 2:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

SEIDELMAN JL, DiBiase L, Kalu IC, Lewis SS, et al
The impact of a comprehensive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection prevention bundle on non-COVID-19 hospital-acquired respiratory viral infection (HA-RVI) rates.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jun 2:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

LI DF, Alhmidi H, Scott JG, Charnas IC, et al
A simulation study to evaluate contamination during reuse of N95 respirators and effectiveness of interventions to reduce contamination.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022;43:764-769.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2022

MAKI KR, Steiger SN, Su Y, Boumiza A, et al
Bacterial Infections and Antibiotic Utilization Varies by Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) Severity in Hospitalized Cancer Patients: Analysis from the First Phase of the Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 26:1-25. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLOWKA T, DiBiase LM, Sickbert-Bennett E, Teal LJ, et al
Characterization of Healthcare-Associated Infections with the COVID-19 Omicron Variant at a Tertiary Healthcare Center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 26:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

MELLO LOPEZ A, Borges IC, Luna-Muschi A, Mesquita Peres CH, et al
Risk factors for reduction in adherence to protective measures following COVID-19 vaccination and vaccine perceptions among healthcare workers, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 26:1-41. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

RIVERA F, Ahn KW, Munoz-Price LS
Predicting asymptomatic severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection rates of inpatients: A time-series analysis - CORRIGENDUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 25:1. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

BRAILITA DM, Cushman-Vokoun AM, Wood MG, Crowley AM, et al
Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding in lower respiratory specimens of critically ill patients does not correlate with nasopharyngeal swab results.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 24:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

CORRIGAN JK, La J, Fillmore NR, Do NV, et al
COVID-19 Hospitalization Metrics that Do Not Account for Disease Severity Underestimate Protection Provided by SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination and Boosting: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 23:1-17. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

KANDEL C, Banete A, Taylor M, Llanes A, et al
Similar Duration of Viral Shedding of the Delta Variant of SARS-CoV-2 Between Vaccinated and Incompletely Vaccinated Individuals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 23:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

WEE LE, Ko KK, Conceicao EP, Aung MK, et al
The limits of genomic sequencing for SARS-CoV-2 exposure investigations: for nosocomial outbreak reconstruction, community exposures matter too.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 23:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

LI R, Beshearse E, Malden D, Truong H, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak Investigation in a Hospital Emergency Department - California, December 2020 - January 2021.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 20:1-21. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

LASTINGER LM, Alvarez CR, Kofman A, Konnor RY, et al
Continued Increases in HAI Incidence During the Second Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 20:1-19. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

ABELENDA-ALONSO G, Puig-Asensio M, Jimenez-Martinez E, Garcia-Lerma E, et al
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on infection control practices in a university hospital.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 20:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

ZHABOKRITSKY A, Mubareka S, Kozak RA, Maguire F, et al
Persistent Infection with SARS-CoV-2 in a Person with Untreated HIV.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 20:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

WILSON WW, Hatfield KM, Tressler S, Bicking Kinsey C, et al
Characteristics of Nursing Home Residents and Healthcare Personnel with Repeat Positive SARS-CoV-2 Tests >/= 90 Days After Initial Infection: 4 U.S. Jurisdictions, July 2020 - March 2021.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 20:1-18. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSE AN, Baggs J, Kazakova SV, Guh AY, et al
Trends in facility-level rates of Clostridioides difficile infections in US hospitals, 2019-2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 19:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

VANKER A, de Waal L, McGeer A, Morgan M, et al
Severity of Omicron SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Residents of Long Term Care Homes.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 16:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

LARACY JC, Robilotti EV, Yan J, Lucca A, et al
Comparison of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms at diagnosis among healthcare personnel before and after the emergence of the omicron variant.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 4:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

DILORENZO MA, Schechter-Perkins EM
FebriDx host-response point-of-care testing improves patient triage for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the emergency department.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May 2:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

KOW CS, Hasan SS
Could it be that the B.1.1.7 lineage is more deadly?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022;43:678-679.
PubMed

April 2022

ELGERSMA IH, Telle K, Elstrom P, Skagseth H, et al
Transmission of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) between hospital workers and members of their household: Nationwide, registry-based, cohort study from Norway.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 29:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

WEE LE, Ko KK, Conceicao EP, Sim JX, et al
Linking sporadic hospital clusters during a community surge of the severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) B.1.617.2 delta variant: The utility of whole-genome sequencing.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 27:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

TRICK WE, Santos CAQ, Welbel S, Tseng M, et al
Hospital-Acquired COVID-19 among Patients of Two Acute-Care Hospitals: Implications for Surveillance.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 19:1-17. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

THOMPSON CN, Mugford C, Merriman JR, Chen MA, et al
Healthcare Worker Safety Program in a COVID-19 Alternate Care Site: The Javits New York Medical Station Experience.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 18:1-24. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

MANSBRIDGE CT, Tanner AR, Beard KR, Borca F, et al
FebriDx host response point-of-care testing improves patient triage for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the emergency department - ADDENDUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 11:1. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

LAGANA A, Ferri G, Passucci M, Salvatori M, et al
Reduced Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase producing K. pneumoniae (KPC-KP) colonization in a hematological-emergency setting during Sars-CoV-2 pandemic period.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 11:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

ABBAS S, Yusuf MA
Assessing the Utility of Universal Preprocedure Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing at a Cancer Center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 7:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

WEBER DJ, Sickbert-Bennett EE, Warren BG, Anderson D, et al
Response to "Severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) surface contamination in staff common areas and impact on healthcare worker infection: Prospective surveillance during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic".
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 6:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

POP-VICAS A, Osman F, Tsaras G, Seigworth C, et al
Predictors of Persistent Symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Healthcare Workers: Results of a Multi-site Survey.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 6:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

CADNUM JL, Donskey CJ
If you can't measure it, you can't improve it: Practical tools to assess ventilation and airflow patterns to reduce the risk for transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and other airborne pathogens.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 5:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

EVANS ME, Simbartl LA, Kralovic SM, Clifton M, et al
Healthcare-Associated Infections in Veterans Affairs Acute and Long-Term Healthcare Facilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 5:1-24. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

SALINAS JL
We should allow family presence for hospitalized patients in isolation for COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 4:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

PATEL SA, Rajan AK, Azeem A, Newquist IL, et al
Outbreak of Central-Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Changes in Central Line Dressing Care Accompanying Changes in Nursing Education, Nursing Documentation, and Dressing Supply Kits.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Apr 1:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

MATTHEWS S
Mask mandates in light of DANMASK-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022;43:548-549.
PubMed

March 2022

GAMAGE SD, Evans ME, McCauley BP, Lipscomb KR, et al
Hospital COVID-19 Public Health Reporting: Lessons from Validation of an Automated Surveillance Tool to Facilitate Data Collection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 30:1-21. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

MARRA AR, Miraglia JL, Malheiros DT, Guozhang Y, et al
Effectiveness of two COVID-19 vaccines (viral vector and inactivated viral vaccine) against SARS-CoV-2 infection in a cohort of healthcare workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 30:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

BARTLETT AH, Makhni S, Ruokis S, Selling MK, et al
Use of Clinical Pathways Integrated into the Electronic Health Record to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 22:1-27. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

PIENTHONG T, Khawcharoenporn T, Apisarnthanarak P, Weber DJ, et al
Factors Associated With COVID-19 Infection Among Thai Health Care Personnel with High Risk Exposures: The Important Roles of Double Masking and Physical Distancing While Eating.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 18:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

PORTO APM, Borges IC, Buss L, Machado A, et al
Healthcare-associated infections on the ICU in 21 Brazilian hospitals during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic: an ecological study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 18:1-37. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

MCMICHAEL TM, Duca LM, Lewis J, Riedo FX, et al
Use of standard, contact, and droplet precautions with eye protection for the prevention of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission among home healthcare personnel in hospice and home healthcare settings-King and Snohomi
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 10:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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VALENTINI FERREIRA PROENCA S, Castelo Branco Fortaleza CM, Atique Sawazaki J, de Souza Cavalcante R, et al
Impact of Rigorous Clinical and Laboratory Screening for COVID-19 in a Teaching Hospital in Inner Brazil.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 7:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

SMITH L, Morris CP, Jibowu MH, Fallon S, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Exposure Investigations Using Genomic Sequencing Among Healthcare Workers and Patients in A Large Academic Center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 2:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

REGEV-YOCHAY G, Kriger O, Mina MJ, Beni S, et al
Real World Performance of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Various Clinical Settings.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 2:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
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February 2022

PRABHU RM, Firestone MJ, Bergman K, Beaudoin A, et al
Use of Serial Testing to Interrupt a SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak on a Hospital Medical Floor - Minnesota, October-December 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 28:1-16. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

CASTILLO AY, Zelikoff A, Chan JD, Lynch JB, et al
Rapid Molecular SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Hospital Employees with Mild Non-specific Respiratory Symptoms Facilitates Expedient Return to Work.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 28:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
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SEO JW, Kim DY, Yun NR, Lee YM, et al
Risk factors for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 RNA environmental contamination in rooms of patients with coronavirus disease 2019.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 28:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
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SAMPSON MM, Reeves KD, Polk C, Hawkins GA, et al
Letter to the Editor - A case of SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection within Ninety Days of Primary Infection in a Healthcare Worker.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 22:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
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TALBOT TR, Beekmann SE, Babcock HM, Polgreen PM, et al
Approaches to Healthcare Personnel Exemption Requests from COVID Vaccination: Results of a National Survey.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 22:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
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JONES LD, Chan ER, Cadnum JL, Redmond SN, et al
Investigation of a cluster of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections in a hospital administration building.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 22:1-19. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

HERSTEIN JJ, Biddinger PD, Gibbs SG, Hewlett AL, et al
The Utility and Sustainability of US Ebola Treatment Centers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 22:1-33. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO W, Li Y, Temkin-Greener H
COVID-19 in Assisted Living Communities: Neighborhood Deprivation and State Social Distancing Policies Matter.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 22:1-18. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

PENNEY J, Jung A, Koethe B, Doron S, et al
Utility of the Cycle Threshold in Anticipating the Next Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 22:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
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WOOLBERT M, Spalding C, Sinaii N, Decker BK, et al
Sharp decline in rates of community respiratory viral detection among NIH Clinical Center patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 18:1-19. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

SWANN MC, Bendetson J, Johnson A, Jatta M, et al
Examining Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 14:1-40. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

MACHRY H, Matic Z, Oh Y, DuBose JR, et al
Healthcare Design to Improve Safe Doffing of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Patients with COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 14:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

HOWARD-ANDERSON J, Adams C, Dube WC, Smith TC, et al
Occupational Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Healthcare Personnel: A 6-month prospective analysis of the COVID-19 Prevention in Emory Healthcare Personnel (COPE) Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 14:1-30. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

COTE F, Boivin G, Loungnarath V, Ruest A, et al
Duration of isolation and contagiousness in COVID-19 patients receiving tocilizumab and dexamethasone: a case series.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 9:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

STIEFEL U, Bhullar D, Zabarsky TF, Palmieri NF, et al
Healthcare personnel frequently have positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 antigen tests 5 days or more after diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 8:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

WEINER-LASTINGER LM, Haass K, Gross C, Leaptrot D, et al
Pathogens attributed to central line-associated bloodstream infections in US acute care hospitals during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 8:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

MAZONAKIS N, Tsioutis C, Markaki I, Papadakis M, et al
COVID-19 oral antivirals stewardship: establishing game rules before game starting.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Feb 4:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

January 2022

KATZ SE, Spencer P, Cates J, Harnack L, et al
Improvements in appropriate ambulatory antibiotic prescribing using a bundled antibiotic stewardship intervention in general pediatrics practices.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan 31:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

YUAN C, Yang H, Zheng S, Sun X, et al
Spatiotemporal distribution and control measure evaluation of droplets and aerosol clouds in dental procedures.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan 31:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

MANSBRIDGE CT, Tanner AR, Beard KR, Borca F, et al
FebriDx host response point-of-care testing improves patient triage for COVID-19 in the emergency department.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan 31:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

SELBY LM, Hewlett A, Rupp ME, Starlin R, et al
Increase in COVID-19 attack rate of fully vaccinated healthcare workers with high-risk household exposures correlates with the rise of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan 31:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

POPE ZC, Weisend C, Shah A, Ebihara H, et al
Inactivation of Replication-Competent SARS-CoV-2 on Common Surfaces by Disinfectants.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan 26:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

FILLMORE NR, La J, Zheng C, Doron S, et al
The COVID-19 Hospitalization Metric in the Pre- and Post-vaccination Eras as a Measure of Pandemic Severity: A Retrospective, Nationwide Cohort Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan 11:1-24. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

PENNEY J, Doron S
Finding the Off-ramp: Rethinking SARS-CoV-2 Pre-Operative Screening.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan 6:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed

BROWN R, Brown AM, Markman S, Mian R, et al
Assessing the confidence, knowledge and learning preferences of healthcare workers regarding personal protective equipment use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan 6:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAH VP, Breeher LE, Alleckson JM, Rivers DG, et al
Occupational Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and Risk of Infection Among Healthcare Personnel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan 6:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

WEINER-LASTINGER LM, Pattabiraman V, Konnor RY, Patel PR, et al
The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on healthcare-associated infections in 2020: A summary of data reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network - ADDENDUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022;43:137.
PubMed

December 2021

ZIEGLER MJ, Huang E, Bekele S, Reesey E, et al
Spatial and temporal effects on SARS-CoV-2 contamination of the healthcare environment.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 27:1-16. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAIKH TG, Waseem S, Ahmed SH, Asghar MS, et al
Disproportionate distribution of COVID-19 antiviral pills: vaccine inequity replay?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 27:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

EVANS CT, DeYoung BJ, Gray EL, Wallia A, et al
COVID-19 vaccine intentions and uptake in a tertiary care healthcare system: A longitudinal study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 27:1-19. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

NARUPAVES N, Kulworasreth P, Manaanuntakul N, Warren DK, et al
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) preparedness in a Thai International School: Emotional health and infection control practices - ADDENDUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 23:1. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

SICK-SAMUELS AC, Cosgrove S, Rock C, Salinas A, et al
Improving physical distancing among healthcare workers in a pediatric intensive care unit.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 14:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

STOJIC J, Grabovac V, Lucijanic M
Needlestick and sharp injuries among healthcare workers prior to and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 13:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

LONGTIN Y, Parkes L, Charest H, Rajarison S, et al
Persistence of Infectivity in Elderly Individuals Diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 Infection 10 Days after Onset of Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 6:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

MARVIL CE, Babiker A, Preston A, Webster A, et al
Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in hospitalized hemodialysis patients: an epidemiologic and genomic investigation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 6:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

KANJI JN, Zelyas N, Pabbaraju K, Granger D, et al
Respiratory virus co-infections with SARS-CoV-2 continue to be rare one year into the pandemic in Alberta, Canada (June 2020 - May 2021).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 6:1-21. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

SETO WH, Ching PTY, Leung AMW, Fok AWM, et al
Effective Risk Management Strategy prevented COVID-19 transmission in three private hospitals in Hong Kong throughout the pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 6:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

RUTALA WA, Ikner LA, Donskey CJ, Weber DJ, et al
Continuously Active Disinfectant Inactivates SARS-CoV-2 and Human Coronavirus 229E Two Days After the Disinfectant Was Applied and Following Wear Exposures.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 2:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

FISHER BT, Sharova A, Boge CLK, Gouma S, et al
Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence Among Employees of a United States Academic Children's Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 2:1-24. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

FAKIH MG, Fogel R, Ottenbacher A, Miller C, et al
Is COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Among Healthcare Personnel Reflective of their Respective Community? An Evaluation of a Multistate Healthcare System.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Dec 2:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2021

LEEMAN D, Ma T, Pathiraja M, Taylor J, et al
COVID-19 Nosocomial Transmission Dynamics, a Retrospective Cohort Study of Two Healthcare Associated Clusters in a District Hospital in England during March and April 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 22:1-18. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

BROWN NE, Lyons AK, Schuh AJ, Stumpf MM, et al
Descriptive Evaluation of Antibody Responses to SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Plasma and Gingival Crevicular Fluid in a Nursing Home Cohort-Arkansas, June-August 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 22:1-24. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG HL, Kelly BJ, David MZ, Lautenbach E, et al
SARS-CoV-2 surface contamination in staff common areas and impact on healthcare worker infection: prospective surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 15:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM E, Morris C, Klompas M, Zhang H, et al
COVID-19 screening system utilizing daily symptom attestation helps identify hospital employees who should be tested to protect patients and co-workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 10:1-17. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

FAKIH MG, Sturm LK, Thyagarajan RV, Mondy KE, et al
Is it time for us to account for the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on healthcare-associated infections?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 8:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

SMITH LL, Milstone AM, Jibowu M, Luo CH, et al
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Virus, Delta Variant, Between Two Fully Vaccinated Healthcare Personnel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 8:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

CADNUM JL, Jencson AL, Donskey CJ
Do plexiglass barriers reduce the risk for transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 2:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

SHENOY ES, Wickner PG, West LR, Banerji A, et al
Symptom monitoring after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in a large integrated healthcare system: Separating symptoms from severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 2:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

MYERS V, Saban M, Ben-Shetrit S, Wilf-Miron R, et al
Uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among general hospital staff in Israel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 2:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

FAWCETT S, Madhusudhan M, Gaddam E, Almario M, et al
Transmission risk of SARS-CoV-2 to healthcare personnel following unanticipated exposure to aerosol generating procedures: Experience from epidemiologic investigations at an academic medical center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 2:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

ADVANI SD, Cromer A, Wood B, Baker E, et al
The Impact of SARS-COV-2 Response on Hospital Infection Prevention Programs and Practices in Southeastern United States.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 2:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

TOTTEN AH, Matlock AM, Bailin H, Revoir J, et al
Experience with Voluntary SARS-CoV-2 Testing of Asymptomatic Staff at the National Institutes of Health for One Year.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 2:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

BEAM E, Meyer ML, O' Horo JC, Breeher L, et al
False-negative nasopharyngeal COVID-19 RT-PCR in immunocompromised patients resulting in Healthcare Worker Exposures.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov 2:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

PALMORE TN, Henderson DK
Healthcare-associated infections during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021;42:1372-1373.
PubMed

TURABELIDZE G, Faulconer BC, Lawrence SJ, Pierce A, et al
Healthcare-associated outbreak of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a rural hospital in Missouri, March 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021;42:1395-1396.
PubMed

NEILL C, Sartaj M, Holcroft L, Hasan SS, et al
Surveillance study of asymptomatic and presymptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in care homes in Northern Ireland.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021;42:1400-1402.
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October 2021

SUSKY EK, Hota S, Armstrong IE, Mazzulli T, et al
Hospital Outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant in Partially and Fully Vaccinated Patients and Healthcare Workers in Toronto, Canada.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Oct 28:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

WEINBERGER J, Rhee C, Klompas M
Changes in the Epidemiology of Ventilator-Associated Events over the Course of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Oct 27:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

IBRAHIM H, Korgly HM, Misfar SA, Al Jallaf SM, et al
The effect of surgical facemasks on oxygenation and respiratory rate in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Oct 27:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

MONGIN D, Catho G, Iten A, Harbarth S, et al
Incidence of healthcare-associated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the state of Geneva.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Oct 25:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

GERBA CP, Leija BM, Ikner LA, Gundy P, et al
Transfer efficiency of an enveloped virus, human coronavirus 229E, from various hard surface fomites to finger pads of the hands.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Oct 6:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

SONG X, Delaney M, Shah RK, Campos JM, et al
Common seasonal respiratory viral infections in children before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Oct 5:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

KOCIOLEK LK, Patel AB, Hultquist JF, Ozer EA, et al
Viral whole-genome sequencing to assess impact of universal masking on SARS-CoV-2 transmission among pediatric healthcare workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Oct 1:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2021

SILVA HM
The (in) competence of the Bolsonaro government in confronting Covid-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 27:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

ARUN AB, Hasan MM, Rackimuthu S, Ullah I, et al
Antifungal drug shortage in India amid surfeit of invasive fungal functions during COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 23:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

RACKIMUTHU S, Hunain R, Babar MS, Dos Santos Costa AC, et al
Ramifications of COVID-19 on blood donation in Africa: Challenges and Solutions.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 23:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

GILBOA M, Tal I, Levin EG, Segal S, et al
COVID-19 Vaccination uptake among Health Care Workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 23:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

PIERCE J, Kim J, Deja EN, Lee K, et al
Electronic Distribution of COVID-19 Guidelines: A Potential Tool for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 22:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

GOUNDER P, Saint M, Larios C, Fountas N, et al
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Vaccinated Staff and Residents at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Los Angeles County.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 21:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

ZUBIAGO J, Wurcel AG, Guardado R, Byhoff E, et al
Barriers to COVID-19 Testing Reported by Health Care Workers during the First Wave at an Academic Center in Boston, MA.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 21:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

ROBERTS SC, Aniskiewicz MJ, Choi SJ, Pettker CM, et al
Correlation of healthcare worker vaccination on inpatient healthcare-associated COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 21:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

BROWNE S, Feemster K, Shen A, Green-McKenzie J, et al
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses in Two Academic Hospitals in Philadelphia.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 20:1-24. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAFFZIN JK, Murthy AR, Deloney VM, Mathew T, et al
A Guide to Implementing COVID-19 Vaccine as a Condition of Employment in Healthcare Facilities.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 20:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

TENE Y, Levytskyi K, Adler A, Halutz O, et al
An outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 infections among hospital personnel with high mRNA vaccine uptake.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 20:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

WEE LE, Conceicao EP, Sim JX, Venkatachalam I, et al
Utilization of rapid antigen assays for detection of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a low-incidence setting in emergency department triage: Does risk-stratification still matter?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 15:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

SANTANA LADM, Lima Dos Santos MA, de Albuquerque HIM, de Oliveira EM, et al
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome in maxillofacial surgeons after initial infection: a Brazilian experience.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 6:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

CINTRA NMF, Felisberto TCB, Limeira IC, de Carli MLD, et al
The quiet before the storm: negligence and inappropriateness in face mask use in the community preceded devastating second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 6:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

TANDE AJ, Pollock BD, Shah ND, Binnicker M, et al
mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness Against Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection Over a Seven-Month Period.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 6:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

PANAGET B, Velay A, Gontard L, Severac F, et al
High SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion rate among geriatric staff from Strasbourg University Hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 6:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

MUNGMUNPUNTIPANTIP R, Wiwanitkit V
COVID-19 infection of health care personnel after complete COVID-19 vaccination.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 6:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

REDMOND SN, Li DF, Haq MF, Jones LD, et al
Frequent detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 RNA on hands and skin of patients with coronavirus disease 2019.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 6:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

DEVOE C, Segal MR, Wang L, Stanley K, et al
Increased Rates of Secondary Bacterial Infections, Including Enterococcus Bacteremia, in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 6:1-33. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

WEINER-LASTINGER LM, Pattabiraman V, Konnor RY, Patel PR, et al
The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on healthcare-associated infections in 2020: A summary of data reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 3:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

WINK PL, Volpato FCZ, Monteiro FL, Willig JB, et al
First identification of SARS-CoV-2 Lambda (C.37) variant in Southern Brazil.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Sep 2:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

August 2021

OZARAS R, Dilek A, Sunbul M, Leblebicioglu H, et al
Association between Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): A systematic review.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 31:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

VOLPATO FCZ, Wink PL, Monteiro FL, Willig JB, et al
Early detection of the SARS-CoV-2 P.1 variant in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: a case report.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 27:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

JAMAL SA, Rayapati A
A look into the relationship between outdated Covid-19 treatment protocols and the overwhelming rise of Mucormycosis in Covid-19 patients in India.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 27:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

BABADY NE, Cohen B, McClure T, Chow K, et al
Variable Duration of Viral Shedding in Cancer Patients with COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 27:1-15. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

SMITH L, Pau S, Fallon S, Cosgrove SE, et al
Impact of Weekly Asymptomatic Testing for SARS-CoV-2 Virus in Inpatients at an Academic Hospital.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 27:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

MORITZ ED, McKay SL, Tobolowsky FA, LaVoie SP, et al
Repeated Antigen Testing Among SARS-CoV-2-Positive Nursing Home Residents.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 20:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

RAZA A, Ullah I, Tahir MJ, Jabbar A, et al
COVID-19 is a health-care dilemma for HIV-positive individuals in Pakistan.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 20:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

O'HARA LM, Schrank GM, Frisch M, Hogan R, et al
COVID-19 symptoms, patient contacts, PCR-positivity and seropositivity among healthcare personnel in a Maryland healthcare system.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 20:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

BEAM EL
Respiratory protection for health professions students must be addressed in light of lessons from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 20:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

MYHRMAN S, Olausson J, Ringlander J, Gustavsson L, et al
Unexpected details regarding nosocomial transmission revealed by whole-genome sequencing of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 20:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

WILKINS JT, Hirschhorn LR, Gray EL, Wallia A, et al
Serologic Status and SARS CoV-2 Infection over 6-Months of Follow-Up in Healthcare Workers in Chicago: A Cohort Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 9:1-29. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

GUBBAY JB, Rilkoff H, Kristjanson HL, Forbes JD, et al
Impact of COVID-19 pre-test probability on positive predictive value of high cycle threshold SARS-CoV-2 real-time reverse transcription PCR test results.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 9:1-18. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

APISARNTHANARAK A, Nantapisal S, Pienthong T, Apisarnthanarak P, et al
Healthcare-associated Transmission of COVID-19 Among Thai Healthcare Personnel Who Receive 2 Doses of a COVID-19 Vaccine: A Call for Considering a Booster Dose.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 6:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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LIANG Q, Sun C, Liu H, Zhang X, et al
Vaccination Remains the First Choice to Control the Spread of Delta and Other Variants of SARS-CoV-2.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 6:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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WEE LE, Conceicao EP, Aung MK, Oo AM, et al
Rostered routine testing for healthcare workers and universal inpatient screening: the role of expanded hospital surveillance during an outbreak of COVID-19 in the surrounding community.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 6:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

NOWROOZI A, Rezaei N
SARS-CoV-2 delta variant of concern breakthrough infections: Are vaccines failing us?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 6:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MELETIS G, Gkeka I, Tychala A, Fyntanidou B, et al
Laboratory evaluation of the Abbott ID NOW rapid SARS-CoV-2 amplification assay and its potential use in the emergency department.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 2:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SCHWARTZ KL, Muller MP, Williams V, Harry R, et al
COVID-19 risk among healthcare workers performing nasopharyngeal testing.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 2:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SCHULZ-STUBNER S, Elke P
Transmission of SARS CoV2 among health careworkers (HCW) during three waves of the SARS-CoV 2 pandemic in Germany: Results of an anonymous survey.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 2:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

JAMAL SA, Farooq MU, Bidari V
Challenges associated with using Core Threshold (Ct) value of RT-PCR as a criteria for infectiousness of Covid-19 patients in India.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 2:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MOORE SE, Wilde AM, Bohn BC, Song M, et al
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Patients with Confirmed COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 2:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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LEWIS SS, Kalu IC, Seidelman J, Anderson DJ, et al
Challenges in Hospital-Acquired COVID-19 Surveillance and Attribution of Infection Source.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 2:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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RIVERA F, Huerta S, Ahn KW, Munoz-Price LS, et al
Incidence rate of SARS-CoV-2 among nurses in COVID-19 units vs. non-COVID-19-units at a large academic medical center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 2:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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HARITA S, Hamaguchi J, Shimizu K, Honda H, et al
Respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and central-line-associated bloodstream infection: Experience at a tertiary-care center during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 2:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

HENDERSON DK, Haessler S, Weber DJ
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic-Looking back and looking forward.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 2:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

July 2021

MEHMOOD Q, Tahir MJ, Jabbar A, Siddiqi AR, et al
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Turkey amidst COVID-19 pandemic; a debacle for Healthcare System of Turkey.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 26:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

PETTY LA, Flanders SA, Vaughn VM, Ratz D, et al
Risk Factors and Outcomes Associated with Community-Onset and Hospital-Acquired Co-infection in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19: A Multi-Hospital Cohort Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 26:1-28. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

DIETER G, Pierre VD, Walter V, Peggy B, et al
SARS-CoV-2 vaccine breakthrough infections in health care workers of a large Belgian hospital network.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 22:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

OSORIO-LOPEZ EA, Rivera-Buendia F, Nevarez-Lujan J, Rivas-Pichon E, et al
Nosocomial influenza in patients with cancer in the pre-COVID era and one year after COVID-19. Can we do any better in hospitals?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 21:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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RHEE C, Baker M, Tucker R, Klompas M, et al
Absence of Long-Range SARS-CoV-2 Transmission from a Highly Infectious Patient with Undiagnosed COVID-19 in a Positive Pressure Room.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 21:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

TAKAMATSU A, Honda H, Kojima T, Murata K, et al
Promoting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination among healthcare personnel: A multifaceted intervention at a tertiary-care center in Japan.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 21:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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WALDMAN SE, Adams JY, Albertson TE, Juarez MM, et al
Real-world impact of vaccination on COVID-19 incidence in health care personnel at an academic medical center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 21:1-21. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

HARTARD C, Agrinier N, Franck P, Prin-Mathieu C, et al
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among Laboratory staff: Safe handling of COVID-19 samples.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 21:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

APISARNTHANARAK A, Warren DK, Weber DJ
Feasibility and Safety of Discontinuation of Isolation Precaution Policy for COVID-19 Patients from COVID-19 Units to General Medical Units in Thailand.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 21:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

DE VITA E, Sbrana F, Quattrone F, Dal Pino B, et al
Adverse events and humoral response after two-dose SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination in the hospital personnel of a cardiopulmonary tertiary care center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 15:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

UPADHYAY P, Mehmood Q, Jabbar A, Ullah I, et al
Disproportionate COVID-19 vaccine distribution - A big threat for low- and middle-income countries.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 15:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

YANG J, Babcock H, Baghdadi J
Healthcare Facilities Should Publicly Report the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage of Healthcare Personnel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 13:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

WEBER DJ, Al-Tawfiq J, Babcock H, Bryant K, et al
Multisociety Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination as a Condition of Employment for Healthcare Personnel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 13:1-46. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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TRANNEL A, Kobayashi T, Dains A, Abosi OJ, et al
COVID-19 Incidence After Exposures in Shared Patient Rooms, Tertiary Care Center, Iowa, July 2020-May 2021.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 12:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

WONG SC, Yuen LL, Chan VW, Chen JH, et al
Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2: what is the implication of hospital infection control?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 12:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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IRSHAIDAT S, Serhan HA, Tahir MJ, Jabbar A, et al
COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 8:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

JAMAL SA, Pingali V, Rayapati A, Bidari V, et al
A look at the usage of Antibody tests to determine level of immunity against COVID-19 after vaccination: A recent trend in India.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jul 5:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

June 2021

PEREZ LRR, Carniel E, Narvaez GA
Emergence of NDM-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa among hospitalized patients and impact on antimicrobial therapy during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 28:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

ZALONA FERNANDES HM, Miranda KR, da Silva Dias RC, Alviano DS, et al
The Challenges of Education in a Continental Country in the Face of New COVID-19 Variants Circulation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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APISARNTHANARAK A, Weber DJ
Strategy to Limit Multi-Drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Transmission in Cohort COVID-19 Critical Care Unit.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed

RIVERA F, Ahn KW, Munoz-Price LS
Predicting asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection rates of inpatients: a time series analysis.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

SMITH RD, Johnson JK, Clay C, Girio-Herrera L, et al
Clinical Evaluation of Sofia Rapid Antigen Assay for Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 among Emergency Department to Hospital Admissions.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DOLL M, Guidry JPD, Pryor R, Kellermann AL, et al
Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination: Do we Need to Reframe how we Present Risk?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SARVEPALLI SS, Cruz ABV, Chopra T, Salimnia H, et al
Striking Absence of "Usual Suspects" during the Winter of COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-2021.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ALSUHAIBANI M, Kobayashi T, Trannel A, Holley S, et al
COVID-19 Admission Screening, and Assessment of Infectiousness at an Academic Medical Center, Iowa 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-19. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KNOBEL P, Serra C, Grau S, Ibanez R, et al
COVID-19 mRNA vaccine effectiveness in asymptomatic healthcare workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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WU H, Soe MM, Konnor R, Dantes R, et al
Hospital Capacities and Shortages of Healthcare Resources Among U.S. Hospitals During COVID-19 Pandemic, National Healthcare Safety Network, March 27-July 14, 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

ORTIZ ME, Kobayashi T, Imborek K, Alsuhaibani M, et al
Molecular epidemiology of large coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) clusters before and after the implementation of routine serial testing at an academic medical center in Iowa, 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KAIN DC, Stall NM, McGeer AJ, Evans GA, et al
Low yield of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) asymptomatic routine screen testing, despite high community incidence.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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BUISING KL, Schofield R, Irving L, Keywood M, et al
Use of portable air cleaners to reduce aerosol transmission on a hospital coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ward.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ESQUER GARRIGOS Z, Wingler MJB, Svoronos PA, Vijayvargiya P, et al
Increased rates of blood culture contamination during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 24:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CAMARGO C, Lupien A, McIntosh F, Menzies D, et al
Effectiveness of germicidal ultraviolet light to inactivate coronaviruses on personal protective equipment to reduce nosocomial transmission.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 21:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SCHAFFZIN JK, Bartlett AH, Logan LK, Guzman-Cottrill JA, et al
SHEA Pediatric Leadership Council commentary: Supporting well child care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with personal protective equipment in the ambulatory setting.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 14:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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BARTLETT AH, Ravin KA, Rubin LG, McGrath C, et al
SHEA Pediatric Leadership Council Commentary: Inpatient Visitor Considerations for Pediatric Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 11:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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LAVERY S, McGurnaghan P, Sartaj M, Arnold S, et al
A comparison of the epidemiology of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreaks occurring in the first and second waves in care homes in Northern Ireland.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 11:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KANG M, Clark S, Mendoza S, Arocha D, et al
Influenza vaccination among healthcare personnel during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 9:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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RUBIN LG, Kociolek LK, Schaffzin JK, Logan LK, et al
SHEA Pediatric Leadership Council commentary: Ambulatory management of neonates born to mothers infected with severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 4:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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WEINER-LASTINGER LM, Dudeck MA, Allen-Bridson K, Dantes R, et al
Changes in the Number of Intensive Care Unit Beds in U.S. Hospitals During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic, as reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network's COVID-19 Module.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 3:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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GHOSH S, Moledina N, Hasan MM, Jain S, et al
Colossal challenges to healthcare workers combating the second wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in India.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 2:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CHEA N, Eure T, Penna AR, Brown CJ, et al
Practices and activities among healthcare personnel with severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection working in different healthcare settings-ten Emerging Infections Program sites, April-November 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 2:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CHOW A, Guo H, Kyaw WM, Li AL, et al
Rostered routine testing for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among healthcare personnel-Is there a role in a tertiary-care hospital with enhanced infection prevention and control measures and robust sickness-surveil
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jun 2:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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FRAM DS, Escudero DVDS, Matias LO, Coelho WEGS, et al
Personal protective equipment: Shortage or waste?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021;42:786-787.
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May 2021

ZHENG DX, Hecker MT, Ray AJ
Targeted COVID-19 surveillance for elective procedures: Lessons for resource conservation during a pandemic and beyond.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 27:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KERGUELEN C, Merchan A, Leon J, de la Hoz-Valle JA, et al
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on catheter-related bloodstream infections: control measures should not be relaxed.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 27:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KUROSU H, Watanabe K, Kurosawa K, Nakashita M, et al
Possible contact transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare settings in Japan, 2020-2021.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 27:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DOS SANTOS RP, Lukasewicz Ferreira SA, Carvalho OLDF, Dalmora CH, et al
COVID-19 transmission events in school staff in a Brazilian prospective-cohort.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 27:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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REDMOND SN, Jones LD, Sadri N, Schmotzer C, et al
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in vaccinated and unvaccinated healthcare personnel in a Veterans Affairs healthcare system.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 27:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MURGADELLA-SANCHO A, Coloma-Conde A, Oriol-Bermudez I
Impact of the Strategies Implemented by an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program on the Antibiotic Consumption in the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 21:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MCGLOIN J, Asokaraj N, Feeser B, Carney B, et al
COVID-19 Outbreak on an Inpatient Psychiatry Unit: Mitigation and Prevention.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 21:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ANDUJAR VAZQUEZ GM, Morely J, Boucher HW, Doron S, et al
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Preservation of the Healthcare Workforce.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 21:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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NARUPAVES N, Kulworasreth P, Manaanuntakul N, Warren DK, et al
COVID-19 Preparedness in a Thai International School: Emotional Health and Infection Control Practices.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 21:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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LENDVAY TS, Chen J, Harcourt BH, Scholte FE, et al
Addressing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Decontamination: Methylene Blue and Light Inactivates SARS-CoV-2 on N95 Respirators and Medical Masks with Maintenance of Integrity and Fit.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 21:1-83. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

NICHOLS LK, Maki SB, Szpunar SM, Bhargava A, et al
A comparison of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) versus influenza during the pandemic: Can we distinguish COVID-19 from flu?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 21:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KALRA S, Amin A, Albert N, Cadwell C, et al
Stethoscope hygiene: A call to action. Recommendations to update the CDC guidelines.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 19:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DATTA R, Barrett A, Burk M, Salone C, et al
Surveillance of Adverse Drug Events Associated with Tocilizumab in Hospitalized Veterans with COVID-19 to Inform Patient Safety and Pandemic Preparedness.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 14:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SHAH VP, Breeher LE, Hainy CM, Swift MD, et al
Evaluation of Healthcare Personnel Exposures to Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Associated with Personal Protective Equipment Use.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 12:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ANDRAUS GS, Dias VMCH, Baena CP
Recurrence of COVID-19, Future Paths and Challenges.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 10:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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AUDSLEY J, Holmes NE, Mordant FL, Douros C, et al
Temporal differences in culturable SARS-CoV-2 from the respiratory and gastro-intestinal tracts in a patient with moderate COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 10:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DAMIANI V, Mandatori D, De Fabritiis S, Bibbo S, et al
SARS-CoV-2 infection in asymptomatic vaccinated-healthcare workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 10:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KITT E, Davis DH, Kerman C, Sammons JS, et al
The Utility of Paired Upper and Lower COVID-19 Sampling in Patients with Artificial Airways.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 10:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SZEWCZYK J, Nguyen DM, Warde PR, Shukla B, et al
Incidence of Post-Procedural COVID-19 at an Urban Academic Medical Center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 5:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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OBEROI SS, Sachdeva S, Grover S, Sharma V, et al
Saliva and its potential in covid-19 cannot be ignored: a point of view.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 4:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CHAN ER, Jones LD, Redmond SN, Navas ME, et al
Use of whole genome sequencing to investigate a cluster of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in emergency department personnel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 4:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
PubMed Abstract available

GUALANDI R, De Benedictis A
Taking advantage of Covid-19 to improve hospital models of care: are we moving in the right direction?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 4:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DATTA R, Glenn K, Pellegrino A, Tuan J, et al
Increasing Facemask Compliance among Healthcare Personnel during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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NOORI M, Nejadghaderi SA, Rezaei N
"Original Antigenic Sin": A potential threat beyond the development of booster vaccination against novel SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SHE R, Chen X, Li L, Li L, et al
Factors associated with behavioral intention of free and self-paid COVID-19 vaccination based on the social cognitive theory among nurses and doctors in China.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-25. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MENG X, Huang X, Zhou F, Wang Y, et al
The impacts of COVID-19 preventive and control interventions on other infectious diseases in China.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MARQUEZ L, Koy T, Spinler JK, Luna RA, et al
Reinfection with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) B.1.1.7 variant in an immunocompromised adolescent.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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TEMKIN E, Schwaber MJ, Vaturi A, Nadir E, et al
Effect of a national policy of universal masking and uniform criteria for SARS-CoV-2 exposure on hospital staff infection and quarantine.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-23. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SELBY L, Hewlett A, Cawcutt K, Wood M, et al
Effect of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccination in Healthcare Workers with High Risk COVID-19 Exposure.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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PAPADAKIS M
Covid-19: Faith healing or Science? An old-time problem.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ANDERSON L, Schmitz E, Polgreen PM, Beekmann SE, et al
Discontinuation of Isolation Precautions for COVID-19 Patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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WANNER GK, Ader D, Caplan R, Padaki AS, et al
Evaluation of N95 Respirator Ultraviolet Decontamination and Clinical Reuse with Quantitative Fit Testing.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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FOSSEN M, Bethany M, Modak S, Parris S, et al
Who's Vaccinated? A Closer Look at Healthcare Workers' COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Demographics.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May 3:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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JUDSON SD, Munster VJ
A framework for nosocomial transmission of emerging coronaviruses.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021;42:639-641.
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April 2021

MACKENZIE EL, Hareza D, Collison M, Czapar A, et al
Clinical Characteristics of False Negative SARS-CoV-2 Test Results Amongst Hospitalized Patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 19:1-26. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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FABRE V, Karaba S, Amoah J, Robinson M, et al
The Role of Procalcitonin in Antibiotic Decision-Making in Covid-19 Infection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 19:1-24. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SAALFELD SMDS, Shinohara DR, Silva JA, Machado MEA, et al
Inter-hospital outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia complex VAP caused by contaminated mouthwash in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 19:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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BEEKMANN SE, Babcock HM, Rasnake MS, Talbot TR, et al
COVID-19 Vaccination Preparedness Policies in U.S. Hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 19:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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RYUTOV A, Gai X, Ostrow D, Maglinte DT, et al
Utility of viral whole genome sequencing for institutional infection surveillance during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 19:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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PASCALE R, Bussini L, Gaibani P, Bovo F, et al
Carbapenem resistant bacteria in Intensive Care Unit during COVID-19 pandemic: multicenter before-after cross sectional study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 16:1-25. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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NORI P, Patel PK, Stevens MP
Pandemic stewardship: reflecting on new roles and contributions of antimicrobial stewardship programs during COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 16:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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JAMESON A, Sebastian T, Jacques L
Covid-19 vaccination in healthcare workers: an early real-world experience.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 16:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CARAZO S, Laliberte D, Villeneuve J, Martin R, et al
Characterization and evolution of infection control practices among SARS-CoV-2 infected healthcare workers of acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities in Quebec, Canada, Spring 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 15:1-37. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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GANZ-LORD FA, Segal KR
Job Type, Neighborhood Prevalence, and Risk of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in New York City.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 15:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MCCONAGHY M, Sartaj M, Conway BR, Aldeyab MA, et al
An assessment of the impact of the vaccination programme on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreaks in care homes in Northern Ireland- a pilot study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 15:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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FLETCHER JJ, Feucht EC, Hahn PY, McGoff TN, et al
Health Care Acquired COVID-19 is Less Symptomatic than Community Acquired Disease Among Healthcare Workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 15:1-28. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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HANRAHAN J, Kammeyer J, Sievert D, Naylor B, et al
Implementation of SHEA/CDC Outbreak Response Training Program Tools to Develop a Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital in Lucas County, Ohio.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 15:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SMITH L, Karaba SM, Amoah J, Jones G, et al
Hospital-Acquired Infections among Adult Patients Admitted for COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 13:1-15. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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PAPADAKIS M, Spernovasilis N
Vaccines in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era: Game theory applications.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 12:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KELLER SC, Pau S, Salinas AB, Oladapo-Shittu O, et al
Barriers to Physical Distancing among Healthcare Workers on an Academic Hospital Unit During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 7:1-26. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SANGAL RB, Peaper DR, Rothenberg C, Fadlallah H, et al
Real world assessment of SARS-CoV-2 nasopharyngeal swab testing in a high burden COVID-19 region.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 7:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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PAPADAKIS M
Why comparing COVID-19 and seasonal influenza fatality rates is like comparing apples to pears.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 6:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MOWRER C, Creager H, Cawcutt K, Birge J, et al
Evaluation of Cycle Threshold Values at De-isolation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 6:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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HABERMANN EB, Tande AJ, Pollock BD, Neville MR, et al
Providing safe care for patients in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era: A case series evaluating risk for hospital-associated COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Apr 5:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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March 2021

ROBERTS SC, Peaper DR, Thorne CD, Sussman LS, et al
Mass severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing of asymptomatic healthcare personnel - ERRATUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 29:1. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SUDA KJ, Tadrous M
Sum of the parts: Ensuring a resilient global drug supply chain.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 29:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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THOMPSON ER, Williams FS, Giacin PA, Drummond S, et al
Universal Masking to Control Healthcare-Associated Transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 29:1-24. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DUBIELA ALF, Dalla Lana DF, Aerts APK, Marques CG, et al
Prevalence of COVID-19 in healthcare professionals working in hospital emergencies during first wave peak in 2020, Porto Alegre - Brazil.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 29:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SANDHU AK, LeRose JJ, Garg A, Polistico J, et al
The argument for rapid influenza polymerase chain reaction (PCR) during the COVID-19 pandemic: Quicker turnaround times correlated with decreased antimicrobial use, reduced admission rates, and shorter length of stay.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 26:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MARTISCHANG R, Iten A, Arm I, Abbas M, et al
SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion and occupational exposure of employees at a Swiss university hospital: a large longitudinal cohort study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 19:1-53. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MONSALUD CFL, Lind MFG, Hines C, Schora D, et al
Mitigating Staff Shortages: Risk of Permitting Healthcare Workers to Return to Work after COVID-19 Exposure.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 19:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MCDOUGAL AN, Elhassani D, DeMaet MA, Shores S, et al
Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 Among Operating Room Staff of a Tertiary Referral Center: An Epidemiologic and Environmental Investigation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 19:1-27. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CHENG VC, Wong SC, Tong DW, Chuang VW, et al
Multi-pronged infection control strategy to achieve zero nosocomial COVID-19 infection among Hong Kong healthcare workers in the first 300 days of combat.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 19:1-39. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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HUGHES CM, Gregory GP, Pierce AB, Druce JD, et al
Clinical illness with viable SARS-CoV-2 virus presenting 72 days after infection in an immunocompromised patient.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 19:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CHIRUMBOLO S, Simonetti V, Franzini M, Valdenassi L, et al
Estimating COVID-19-caused deaths in hospitals and healthcare units: did hospital acquired infections play the utmost role? Comments with a proposal.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 19:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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OSTROWSKY B, Weil LM, Olaisen R, Stricof R, et al
Real-Time Virtual Infection Prevention and Control Assessments in Skilled Nursing Homes, New York, March 2020 - A Pilot Project.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 19:1-27. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ZALONA FERNANDES HM, Mastrobuono G, Conceicao EC, da Silva Dias RC, et al
COVID-19 Treatment versus Mycobacterial Infections: Better Safe than Sorry?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 19:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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FAN X, Johnson BH, Johnston SS, Elangovanraaj N, et al
Monthly Trend in Mortality and Length of Stay among COVID-19 Patients: Analysis of a Nationwide Multi-Hospital United States Database.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 19:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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PATEL PR, Weiner-Lastinger LM, Dudeck MA, Fike LV, et al
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections During the Early Months of 2020, National Healthcare Safety Network.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 15:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ASSI M, Doll M, Pryor R, Cooper K, et al
Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare-Associated Infections: An Update and Perspective.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 12:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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BAFFOE-BONNIE A, Zhang KS, Pan J, Simpkins K, et al
Filtration evaluation of expired elastomeric P-100 filter cartridges after months of real-world use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 12:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MAURYA RK, Singh H, Kapoor P, Sharma P, et al
Povidone-Iodine preprocedural rinse - An evidence-based second line defence against SARS-CoV-2 in dental healthcare.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 12:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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BARNEWALL RE, Bischoff WE
Removal of SARS-CoV-2 Bioaerosols using Ultraviolet Air Filtration.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 12:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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APISARNTHANARAK A, Chaononghin S, Katawethinwong P, Warren DK, et al
High Mortality in COVID-19 Suspect Unit: Lessons Learned for Patient Safety.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 12:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DEMMER RT, Ulrich AK, Wiggen TD, Strickland A, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Screening Among Symptom-Free Healthcare Workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 12:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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BEAM E, Borgen MD, Razonable RR
Infection Prevention and Control Considerations for Safe Outpatient Monoclonal Antibody Infusions in Patients with COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 12:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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AKAGI E, Sharma M, Johnson LB, Szpunar SM, et al
Clinical Features and Risk Factors for Community Onset Bloodstream Infections among COVID-19 Patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 12:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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RAJAKUMAR I, Isaac DL, Fine N, Clarke B, et al
Extensive Environmental Contamination and Prolonged Severe Acute Respiratory Coronavirus-2 Viability in Immunosuppressed Recent Heart Transplant Recipients with Clinical and Virologic Benefit with Remdesivir.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 12:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CHOI HK, Cui C, Seok H, Bae JY, et al
Feasibility of ultraviolet light-emitting diode irradiation robot for terminal decontamination of COVID-19 patient rooms.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 9:1-25. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SHINOHARA DR, Dos Santos Saalfeld SM, Martinez HV, Altafini DD, et al
Outbreak of endemic carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii in a COVID-19-specific intensive care unit.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Mar 9:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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February 2021

RAJME-LOPEZ S, Gonzalez-Lara MF, Ortiz-Brizuela E, Roman-Montes CM, et al
Large scale screening for SARS-CoV-2 among healthcare workers: prevalence and risk factors for asymptomatic/pauci-symptomatic carriers, with emphasis on PPE use.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 24:1-17. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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AMER HA, Alowidah IA, Bugtai C, Soule BM, et al
Challenges to Infection Control Team during COVID-19 Pandemic in a Quaternary Medical Center in Saudi Arabia.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 19:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SAPIANO MRP, Dudeck MA, Soe M, Edwards JR, et al
Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Hospitals and Patients, April - July 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 19:1-28. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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HOWELL A, Havens L, Swinford W, Arroliga A, et al
PPE Effectiveness - Yes, the Buck and Virus can Stop Here.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 19:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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FABRE V, Cosgrove SE, Hsu YJ, Jones G, et al
N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators Remain Effective After Extensive Reuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 19:1-16. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MCCORMICK W, Koster M, Sood G, Mermel LA, et al
Level of respiratory protection for healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients: A survey of hospital epidemiologists.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 19:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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FAKIH MG, Bufalino A, Sturm L, Huang RH, et al
COVID-19 Pandemic, CLABSI, and CAUTI: The Urgent Need to Refocus on Hardwiring Prevention Efforts.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 19:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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NGUYEN LKN, Howick S, McLafferty D, Anderson GH, et al
Evaluating intervention strategies in controlling coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread in care homes: An agent-based model - CORRIGENDUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 15:1. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DILORENZO MA, Baker CA, Herstein JJ, Evans L, et al
Institutional policies and readiness in management of critical illness among patients with viral hemorrhagic fever.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 15:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1416.
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DUNBAR E, Godbout E, Pryor R, Rozycki HJ, et al
Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination Program on Healthcare Worker Infections in an Academic Hospital.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 10:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ZHAO T, Hu C, Ayaz Ahmed M, Cheng C, et al
Warnings to the potential COVID-19 transmission risk: vaccine is not enough.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 10:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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HOWARD-ANDERSON J, Adams C, Sherman AC, Dube WC, et al
Occupational Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Healthcare Personnel: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Subjects Enrolled in the COPE Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 9:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MARCUS JE, Sams VG, Barsoumian AE
Elevated secondary infection rates in patients with COVID-19 requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 9:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KENNEY PA, Chan BK, Kortright KE, Cintron M, et al
Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Decontamination of N95 Respirators for Reuse.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 9:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KOCIOLEK LK, Elhadary J, Jhaveri R, Patel AB, et al
Coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine hesitancy among children's hospital staff: A single-center survey.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 9:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MUELLER JT, Karimi S, Poterack KA, Seville MTA, et al
Surgical Mask Covering of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators: The Risk of Increased Leakage.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 9:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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IJAZ MK, Nims RW, McKinney J
Indirect transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection: What do we know and what don't we know?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 9:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SUN C, Cheng C, Ahmed MA, Zhou Q, et al
Time to remind us that absence of evidence is not evidence of absence during COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 4:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MUNOZ-PRICE LS, Rivera F, Ledeboer N
Air contamination of households versus hospital inpatient rooms occupied by SARS-CoV-2 positive patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 4:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SATTAR SA
The Pandemic of COVID-19: The good, the bad and the ugly!
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 4:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CARNEIRO M, Hessel Dias VMC, Miranda Costa MM, Pinheiro DOBP, et al
COVID-19 Brazil Task force: how to navigate over troubled waters.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 2:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DBEIBO L, Kuebler K, Keen A, George A, et al
Assessment of a Universal Preprocedural Screening Program for COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 2:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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GOLLADAY GJ, Leslie KA, Zuelzer WA, Cassano AD, et al
Rationale and process for N95 respirator sanitation and re-use in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb 2:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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HENDERSON DK, Weber DJ, Babcock H, Hayden MK, et al
The perplexing problem of persistently PCR-positive personnel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021;42:203-204.
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GROSSI U, Zanus G, Felice C
Coronavirus disease 2019 in Italy: The Veneto model.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021;42:236-237.
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January 2021

LAN FY, Filler R, Mathew S, Buley J, et al
Sociodemographic risk factors for COVID-19 infection among Massachusetts healthcare workers: a retrospective cohort study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 28:1-23. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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CURTIS L
Covid-19 Era Hospital Infection Controls Reduce Other Serious Infections and Must Be Continued After the Covid 19 Tragedy is Resolved.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 25:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ONG SWX, Tan YK, Coleman KK, Tan BH, et al
Lack of viable SARS-CoV-2 among PCR-positive air samples from hospital rooms and community isolation facilities.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 25:1-17. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SU Z, McDonnell D, Ahmad J
The need for a disaster readiness mindset: A key lesson from COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 25:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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DREWETT GP, Smibert OC, Holmes NE, Trubiano JA, et al
The Use of Procalcitonin as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Tool and a Predictor of Disease Severity in COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 25:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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ROBERTS SC, Peaper DR, Thorne CD, Sussman LS, et al
Mass SARS-CoV-2 testing of asymptomatic healthcare personnel.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 25:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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TIAN C, Lovrics O, Vaisman A, Chin KJ, et al
Risk factors and protective measures for healthcare worker infection during highly infectious viral respiratory epidemics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 25:1-102. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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BARRIOS ANDRES JL, Carriba Rodriguez MJ, Aranzamendi Zaldumbide M, Hernandez Hernandez JM, et al
Evaluation of cleaning and disinfection protocols for SARS COV-2 on different hospital surfaces.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 25:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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MODY L, Akinboyo IC, Babcock HM, Bischoff WE, et al
COVID-19 Research Agenda for Healthcare Epidemiology.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 25:1-81. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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JAMES AE, Gulley T, Kothari A, Holder K, et al
Performance of the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Card test relative to the SARS-CoV-2 real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction assay among symptomatic and asymptomatic healthcare employees.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 25:1-15. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KANDEL CE, Young M, Serbanescu MA, Powis JE, et al
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Outpatients: A Multi-Centre Comparison of Self-Collected Saline Gargle, Oral Swab and Combined Oral-Anterior Nasal Swab to a Provider Collected Nasopharyngeal Swab.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 13:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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KIM SC, Kwak DB, Kuehn T, Pui DYH, et al
Characterization of handheld disinfectant sprayers for effective surface decontamination to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 13:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1423.
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HAZEL K, Skally M, Glynn E, Foley M, et al
The other 'C': Hospital-Acquired Clostridioides difficile infection during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 13:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.
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SAIDEL-ODES L, Nesher L, Nativ R, Borer A, et al
An outbreak of COVID-19 in hematology staff via airborne transmission.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 12:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1431.
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WARREN JB, Norton R, Nolt D, Khan F, et al
Medical Facemasks are Adequate for Healthcare Worker Safety at Outdoor COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Centers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 12:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1430.
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GOTO M, Ueckert N, Meiches R, Perencevich E, et al
Successful Multimodal Measures Preventing COVID-19 Outbreaks Without Universal Frequent Testing within Long-Term Care Units in the Midwestern Veterans Health Care Network.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1419.
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ROBALO NUNES T, Lebowitz D, Fraccaro M, Perez M, et al
Can long-term care facilities remain a COVID-19-free bubble? An outbreak report.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1432.
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HOBBS ALV, Turner N, Omer I, Walker MK, et al
Risk Factors for Mortality and Progression to Severe COVID-19 Disease in the Southeast United States (US): A Report from the SEUS Study Group.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-33. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1435.
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SHENOY ES, Weber DJ
Routine Surveillance of Asymptomatic Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2: Not A Prevention Strategy.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-19. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1428.
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GOPESH T, Grant AM, Wen JH, Wen TH, et al
Vacuum exhausted isolation locker (VEIL) to reduce inpatient droplet/aerosol transmission during COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1414.
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LESHO E, Walsh E, Gutowski J, Reno L, et al
A Cluster-Control Approach to a SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak on a Stroke Ward with Infection Control Considerations for Dementia and Vascular Units.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-27. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1437.
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VAN DIJK MD, van Netten D, Severin JA, van Beeck EF, et al
Isolation of COVID-19 patients in cohorted wards or single-patient rooms? Advantages and disadvantages to take into consideration.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1425.
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ZHANG K, Shoukat A, Crystal W, Langley JM, et al
Routine saliva testing for the identification of silent COVID-19 infections in healthcare workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-17. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1413.
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QIN X, Song L
Addressing stigma in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak: a social-ecological approach.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1433.
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CARNEIRO M, Darsie C, Koepp J, Valim ARM, et al
COVID-19 and spatial control in times of pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1424.
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501.V2 and B.1.1.7 variants of COVID-19: a new time-bomb in the making?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1434.
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WEDLOCK PT, O'Shea KJ, Conte M, Bartsch SM, et al
Estimated Number of N95 Respirators Needed for Healthcare Workers in Acute Care Hospitals During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1418.
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LONGTIN Y, Charest H, Quach C, Savard P, et al
Infectivity of Healthcare Workers Diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 Infection Approximately 2 weeks after Onset of Symptoms: a Cross-Sectional Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1420.
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SHENOY ES, Weber DJ
Lessons Learned in Infection Prevention for Ebola Virus Disease and the COVID-19 Pandemic-Principles Underlying Prevention.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1427.
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FLETCHER JJ, Feucht E, Hahn PY, McGoff TN, et al
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies by Risk of Exposure in a Community Health System.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 11:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1438.
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ARTEAGA-LIVIAS K, Pinzas-Acosta K, Perez-Abad L, Panduro-Correa V, et al
A Multidrug Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae outbreak in a Peruvian hospital. Another threat from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 5:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1401.
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MCGRATH E, Dalal D, Smitherman L, Marshall S, et al
"Would you like a Flu Shot with your order?" - A COVID-19 Pandemic Drive-Through Response to Address Delayed Pediatric Immunization in Detroit, Michigan.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 5:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1410.
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VIJH R, Prairie J, Otterstatter M, Hu Y, et al
Evaluation of a multi-sectoral intervention to mitigate the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in long-term care facilities.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 5:1-37. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1407.
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GUZMAN-COTTRILL JA, Malani A, Weber DJ, Babcock H, et al
Local, State and Federal Face Mask Mandates During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 5:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1403.
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ROSANO A, Martinelli E, Fusina F, Morandi A, et al
Early percutaneous tracheotomy in COVID-19 and infection in healthcare personnel. A cohort study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 5:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1399.
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PRYOR RJ, Vokes R, Anderson D, Bearman G, et al
Virtual infection prevention-The next frontier.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan 5:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1404.
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December 2020

PONCE-ALONSO M, de la Fuente JS, Rincon-Carlavilla A, Moreno-Nunez P, et al
Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on nosocomial Clostridioides difficile infection - ERRATUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 17:1. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1380.
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NORI P, Patel PK, Stevens MP
Rational allocation of COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare personnel and patients: a role for antimicrobial stewardship programs?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 16:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1393.
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BHARGAVA A, Sharma M, Akagi E, Szpunar SM, et al
Predictors for In-Hospital Mortality from COVID-19 Infection among Adults 18-65 Years.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 16:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1390.
PubMed

BENEA C, Rendon L, Papenburg J, Frenette C, et al
Evaluation of a home-based 7-day infection control strategy for healthcare workers following high-risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2: a cohort study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 16:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1389.
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ZUNNER-KEATING BP, Alberto PJ, Sweeney SJ, de St Maurice A, et al
Rapid Implementation of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation and Reuse Processes for N95 Respirators at a Health System During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 16:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1386.
PubMed Abstract available

YOGO N, Greenwood KL, Thompson L, Wells P, et al
Point Prevalence Survey to Evaluate the Seropositivity for COVID-19 among High-Risk Healthcare Workers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 15:1-17. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1370.
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PICARD J, Cornec G, Gravrand E, Ansart S, et al
Prevention and management of COVID-19 in prison: feedback from an experience in a French remand centre.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 15:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1392.
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KARMARKAR E, Blanco I, Amornkul P, DuBois A, et al
Timely Intervention and Control of a Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak at a Large Skilled Nursing Facility - San Francisco, California, 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 14:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1375.
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SRINIVASA RAO ASR, Krantz SG, Bonsall MB, Kurien T, et al
How Relevant is the Basic Reproductive Number Computed During COVID-19, Especially During Lockdowns?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 14:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1376.
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NGUYEN LKN, Howick S, McLafferty D, Anderson GH, et al
Evaluating intervention strategies in controlling COVID-19 spread in care homes: An agent-based model.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 14:1-60. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1369.
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GODBOUT EJ, Pryor R, Harmon M, Montpetit A, et al
COVID-19 seroprevalence among healthcare workers in a low prevalence region.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 14:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1374.
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LOUIE JK, Stoltey J, Scott HM, Trammell S, et al
Comparison of Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Infections due to COVID-19 in San Francisco Long Term Care Facilities.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 14:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1371.
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WEE LE, Conceicao EP, Sim JXY, Aung MK, et al
Impact of infection prevention precautions on adenoviral infections during the COVID-19 pandemic: experience of a tertiary hospital in Singapore.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 10:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1365.
PubMed

KANAMORI H
An overview of research on air and environmental contamination with SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare settings.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 10:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1366.
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BORK JT, Leekha S, Claeys K, Seung H, et al
Change in Hospital Antibiotic Use and Acquisition of Multidrug Resistant Gram-Negative Organisms After the Onset of Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 10:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1360.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRSCHWERK D, Foley M, Lesser M, Farber B, et al
Estimating the Predictive Value of Negative SARS-CoV-2 Results: A Prospective Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 10:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1362.
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ROSSER JI, Roltgen K, Dymock M, Shepard J, et al
SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence in Healthcare Personnel in Northern California Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 9:1-27. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1358.
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PRYOR R, Doll M, Stevens MP, Cooper K, et al
Healthcare Associated COVID-19: The Experience of an Academic Medical Center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 7:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1357.
PubMed

BLASI C
IODINE MOUTHWASHES AS DETERRENTS AGAINST SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 7:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1356.
PubMed

GRAGNANI CM, Fernandes P, Waxman DA
Validation of CDC 3-Level Risk Classification for Healthcare Workers Exposed to COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 7:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1353.
PubMed

WONG SC, Leung M, Tong DW, Lee LL, et al
Infection control challenges in setting up community isolation and treatment facilities for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): implementation of directly-observed environmental disinfection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Dec 7:1-29. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1355.
PubMed Abstract available

SEIDELMAN JL, Lewis SS, Advani SD, Akinboyo IC, et al
Universal masking is an effective strategy to flatten the severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) healthcare worker epidemiologic curve.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1466-1467.
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November 2020

FABRE V, Cosgrove SE, Catalfumo F, Trexler P, et al
N95 Respirator Reuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Healthcare Workers Perceptions and attitudes.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 26:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1348.
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LUSEBRINK J, Schildgen V, Schildgen O
Pooling is an insufficient strategy to avoid health care staff to patient transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 20:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1340.
PubMed Abstract available

LEROSE J, Sandhu A, Polistico J, Ellsworth J, et al
The Impact of COVID-19 Response on Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections and Blood Culture Contamination Rates at a Tertiary Care Center in Greater Detroit Area.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 20:1-15. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1335.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAH VP, Hainy CM, Swift MD, Breeher LE, et al
Unrecognized SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence among healthcare personnel in a low prevalence area.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 20:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1341.
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HESS OCR, Armstrong-Novak JD, Doll M, Cooper K, et al
The Impact of COVID-19 on Provider Usage of Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring Technology.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 20:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1336.
PubMed Abstract available

GANZ-LORD F, Segal KR, Rinke ML
COVID-19 Symptoms, Duration, and Prevalence Among Healthcare Workers in the New York Metropolitan Area.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 20:1-26. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1334.
PubMed Abstract available

KHAN S, Tsang KK, Mertz D, Dolovich M, et al
A Regional Canadian Expert Consensus on recommendations for restoring exercise and pulmonary function testing in low and moderate-high community COVID-19 prevalence settings.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 20:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1339.
PubMed Abstract available

PULIA MS, Wolf I, Schwei RJ, Chen D, et al
Antibiotic prescribing patterns for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in two emergency departments with rapid procalcitonin.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 19:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1329.
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JAMAL AJ, Mozafarihashjin M, Coomes E, Anceva-Sami S, et al
Sensitivity of mid-turbinate versus nasopharyngeal swabs for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 18:1-15. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1326.
PubMed Abstract available

WU M, Xie C, Wu R, Shu Y, et al
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in Hubei Province of China.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 18:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1321.
PubMed Abstract available

LEROSE J, Merlo C, Duong P, Harden K, et al
The Role of the Social Vulnerability Index in Personal Protective Equipment Shortages, Number of Cases, and Associated Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Michigan Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 13:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1318.
PubMed Abstract available

OKSANEN LAH, Sanmark E, Oksanen SA, Anttila VJ, et al
Should we avoid colleagues in leisure time during COVID-19?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 13:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1320.
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ARIZA-HEREDIA E, Frenzel E, Cantu S, Carlson M, et al
Surveillance and Identification of Clusters of Health Care Workers with COVID-19: Multidimensional Interventions at a Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 13:1-21. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1315.
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DELMAS C, Plu-Bureau G, Canoui E, Mouthon L, et al
Clinical characteristics and persistence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in 4607 French healthcare workers: comparison with European countries.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 4:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1309.
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BAGGIANI A, Briani S, Luchini G, Giraldi M, et al
Analysis of costs for the pandemic management in a tertiary hospital in Italy: an investment for a more resilient structure.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 4:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1311.
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TSANG KK, Mertz D, O'Neill C, Khan S, et al
Silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic from an infection prevention and control perspective.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 4:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1310.
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October 2020

PEREZ-GARCIA F, Perez-Zapata A, Arcos N, De la Mata M, et al
SARS-CoV-2 infection among hospital workers of one of the most severely affected institutions in Madrid, Spain: a surveillance cross-sectional study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 29:1-28. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1303.
PubMed Abstract available

LIPPI G, Henry BM, Sanchis-Gomar F
Potential drawbacks of frequent asymptomatic COVID-19 testing.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 29:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1305.
PubMed

TAGASHIRA Y, Takamatsu A, Hasegawa S, Uenoyama Y, et al
A survey of preparedness against COVID-19 in hospitals in Tokyo, Japan with healthcare personnel with COVID-19 and in-facility transmission.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 29:1-18. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1304.
PubMed Abstract available

KAIN D, McCreight L, Johnstone J
Dealing with COVID-19 Outbreaks in Long-term Care Homes: A Protocol for Room Moving and Cohorting.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 28:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1302.
PubMed

MALENFANT JH, Newhouse CN, Kuo AA
Frequency of COVID-19 Symptoms in Healthcare Workers in a Large Health System.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 26:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1297.
PubMed

BRUNNER W, Hirabayashi L, Krupa N, Scribani M, et al
SARS-CoV-2 IgG Results Among Healthcare Workers in a Rural Upstate New York Hospital System.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 26:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1296.
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STAUB MB, Beaulieu RM, Graves J, Nelson GE, et al
Changes in Antimicrobial Utilization During the COVID-19 Pandemic after Implementation of a Multispecialty Clinical Guidance Team.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 26:1-28. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1291.
PubMed Abstract available

CHALLENER DW, Breeher L, Frain J, Swift MD, et al
Healthcare Personnel Absenteeism, Presenteeism, and Staffing Challenges During Epidemics.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 26:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

GMEHLIN C, Munoz-Price LS
COVID-19 in Long Term Care Facilities: A Review of Epidemiology, Clinical Presentations, and Containment Interventions.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 26:1-21. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1292.
PubMed Abstract available

WU C, Glass S, Demars S, Tulloch-Palomino LG, et al
ESTIMATED EXCESS ACUTE CARE LENGTH OF STAY AND EXTRA COST OF TESTING- VS. SYMPTOM-BASED ISOLATION STRATEGIES AMONG VA VETERANS HOSPITALIZED WITH COVID-19 DISCHARGING TO CONGREGATE SETTING.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 26:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1295.
PubMed

SHALLAL A, Kenney R, Weinmann A
Missed Vaccine Opportunities to S. pneumoniae and Influenza in Patients Admitted During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 26:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1294.
PubMed

ONG SWX, Lee PH, Tan YK, Ling LM, et al
Environmental contamination in a COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) - what is the risk?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 21:1-28. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1278.
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MENA LORA AJ, Ali M, Krill C, Borgetti SA, et al
Feasibility and impact of inverted classroom methodology for COVID-19 pandemic preparedness at an urban community hospital.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 20:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1272.
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MILLER J, Opat S, Shortt J, Kotsanas D, et al
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Isolation Measures on the Rate of Non-COVID Infections in Hematology Patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 20:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1279.
PubMed

FONTANA L, Villamagna AH, Sikka MK, McGregor JC, et al
Understanding Viral Shedding of SARS-CoV-2: Review of Current Literature.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 20:1-35. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1273.
PubMed Abstract available

MURTHY AR, Hanrahan JA, Advani SD, Ashraf MS, et al
State of the Pandemic Commentary: Preparing Nursing Homes for a Second Wave of COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 20:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1283.
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DIERINGER TD, Furukawa D, Graber CJ, Stevens VW, et al
Inpatient antibiotic utilization in the Veterans Administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 20:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1277.
PubMed Abstract available

KEATING JA, McKinley L, Safdar N
COVID-19 and Antibiotic Stewardship: Using a Systems Engineering Approach to Maintain Patient Safety.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 12:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1263.
PubMed Abstract available

LEPAK AJ, Shirley DK, Buys A, Stevens L, et al
Implementation of Infection Control Measures to Prevent Healthcare-associated Transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 12:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1262.
PubMed Abstract available

SANDS K, Wenzel R, McLean L, Korwek K, et al
Changes in hospitalized COVID-19 patient characteristics and resource use in a system of community hospitals in the United States.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 12:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1264.
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JOHN AR, Raju S, Cadnum JL, Lee K, et al
Scalable In-hospital Decontamination of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator with a Peracetic Acid Room Disinfection System.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 12:1-26. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1257.
PubMed Abstract available

LEACH KC, Ellsworth MG, Ostrosky LZ, Bell CS, et al
Evaluation of a telethermographic system for temperature screening at a large tertiary referral hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 12:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1254.
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NALLEBALLE K, Siddamreddy S, Kovvuru S, Veerapaneni P, et al
Risk of COVID-19 from hospital admission during the pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 8:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1249.
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KOHLER P, Kahlert CR, Sumer J, Flury D, et al
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies among Swiss Hospital Workers - Results of a Prospective Cohort Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 8:1-15. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1244.
PubMed Abstract available

MITSUBOSHI S, Yamaguchi R, Uchida H, Kamoshida S, et al
Inappropriate sales of hypochlorous acid solution in Japan: an online investigation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 8:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1248.
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TOOMEY E, Conway Y, Burton C, Smith S, et al
Extended use or re-use of single-use surgical masks and filtering facepiece respirators during COVID-19: A rapid systematic review.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 8:1-25. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1243.
PubMed Abstract available

MOORTHY V, Bhugra M, Behenna CJ, Veerasamy M, et al
Implementation of COVID-19 Provider Resource Taskforce - A provider support initiative during emergency preparedness in a quaternary center in West Michigan.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 8:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1247.
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APISARNTHANARAK A, Siripraparat C, Apisarnthanarak P, Ullmann M, et al
Patients' Anxiety, Fear and Panic for COVID-19 and Confidence in Hospital Infection Control Policy In Outpatient Departments: A Survey from Four Thai Hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 7:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1240.
PubMed Abstract available

ADVANI SD, Baker E, Cromer A, Wood B, et al
Assessing SARS-CoV-2 Preparedness in US Community Hospitals: A Forgotten Entity.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 7:1-16. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1238.
PubMed Abstract available

KOFF A, Laurent-Rolle M, Hsu JC, Malinis M, et al
Prolonged incubation of SARS-CoV-2 in a Patient on Rituximab Therapy.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Oct 7:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1239.
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HENDERSON DK, Hayden MK, Wright SB, Weber DJ, et al
Shifting sands-Molecular coronavirus testing during a time of inconsistent resources.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1190-1191.
PubMed

September 2020

DILWORTH TJ, Brummitt CF
Reduction in ambulatory visits for acute, uncomplicated bronchitis: an unintended but welcome result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 28:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1233.
PubMed

CORBELLINI S, De Francesco MA, Caruso A
May we learn a useful lesson from prevention rules against SARS-CoV-2?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 23:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1228.
PubMed

ZHANG D, Acree ME, Ridgway JP, Shah N, et al
Characterizing Coinfection in Children with COVID-19: a Dual Center Retrospective Analysis.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 23:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1221.
PubMed

RIDGWAY JP, Robicsek A
Risk of Covid-19 acquisition among Emergency Department patients: A retrospective case control study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 23:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1224.
PubMed

FARIAS DA SILVA C, Deutschendorf C, Nagel FM, Dalmora CH, et al
Impact of the pandemic on antimicrobial consumption patterns.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 23:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1227.
PubMed

LUO Y, Grinspan LT, Fu Y, Adams-Sommer V, et al
Hospital-Onset Clostridioides difficile Infections during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1223.
PubMed

DIMCHEFF DE, Schildhouse RJ, Hausman MS, Vincent BM, et al
Seroprevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection Among VA Healthcare System Employees Suggests Higher Risk of Infection When Exposed to SARS-CoV-2 Outside of the Work Environment.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 23:1-25. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1220.
PubMed Abstract available

SLADE DH, Sinha MS
Return to Work During COVID-19: Temperature Screening is No Panacea.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 23:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1225.
PubMed

WEE LE, Fan EMP, Heng R, Ang SY, et al
Construction of a container isolation ward: a rapidly scalable modular approach to expand isolation capacity during a COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 23:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1222.
PubMed

DONKER T, Burkin F, Wolkewitz M, Haverkamp C, et al
Navigating hospitals safely through the COVID-19 epidemic tide: predicting case load for adjusting bed capacity.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 15:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

KORI N, Periyasamy P, Ng BH, Satariah Ali UK, et al
Aerosolised COVID-19 Transmission Risk: Surgical or N95 Masks?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 15:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

SANDS K, Wenzel R, McLean L, Korwek K, et al
Patient characteristics and admitting vital signs associated with COVID-19 related mortality among patients admitted with non-critical illness.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 15:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

SARRAZYN C, Dhaese S, Demey B, Vandecasteele S, et al
Incidence, risk factors, timing and outcome of influenza versus Covid-19 associated putative invasive aspergillosis.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 9:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

STEVENS MP, Patel PK, Nori P
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs and Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19: A New Paradigm for Pre-Authorization?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 9:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

HENDERSON DK, Haessler S, Hayden MK, Weber DJ, et al
Organizational Strategies for Managing COVID-19 Survivors who Return for Care.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 9:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

LENTZ RJ, Colt H, Chen H, Cordovilla R, et al
Assessing COVID-19 Transmission to Healthcare Personnel: the Global ACT-HCP Case-Control Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 9:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

PONCE-ALONSO M, Saez de la Fuente J, Rincon-Carlavilla A, Moreno-Nunez P, et al
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nosocomial Clostridioides difficile infection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 8:1-16. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

FLINN JB, Hynes NA, Sauer LM, Maragakis LL, et al
The role of dedicated biocontainment patient care units in preparing for COVID-19 and other infectious disease outbreaks.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 4:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

HENDERSON DK, Haessler SD, Hayden MK, Weber DJ, et al
Whither immunity? The search for effective, durable immunity to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep 4:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

ZHOU P, Liu Z, Chen Y, Xiao Y, et al
Bacterial and fungal infections in COVID-19 patients: A matter of concern.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1124-1125.
PubMed

JANG Y, Son HJ, Lee S, Lee EJ, et al
Olfactory and taste disorder: The first and only sign in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1103.
PubMed

CURKOVIC M, Kosec A, Brecic P
Redistributing working schedules using the infective principle in the response to COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1123-1124.
PubMed

CHOPRA T, Sobel J
Detroit under siege, the enemy within: The impact of the COVID-19 collision.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1122.
PubMed

KAFFASHI A, Jahani F
Nowruz travelers and the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1121.
PubMed

YEO YY, Ganem B
The importance of initial response during outbreaks: A perspective from observations on COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1119-1120.
PubMed

BELLIZZI S, Fiamma M, Arru L, Farina G, et al
COVID-19: The daunting experience of healthcare workers in Sardinia, Italy.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1118-1119.
PubMed

SINISCALCHI A, Gallelli L
Could COVID-19 represent a negative prognostic factor in patients with stroke?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1115-1116.
PubMed

YAO R, Shen Y, Tan Y, Zhou P, et al
Pasteurized blood samples for transfusion compatibility testing during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:1112-1114.
PubMed

August 2020

SANCHEZ SM, Searle EF, Rubins D, Dutta S, et al
Travel-screening documentation to enable the "Identify-Isolate-Inform" framework for emerging infectious diseases: It's all in the details.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 27:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

Antibiotic prescription during the COVID-19 pandemic: a biphasic pattern - ERRATUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 26:1. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

PUNJABI C, Madaline T, Gendlina I, Chen V, et al
Prevalence of MRSA in Respiratory cultures and Diagnostic Performance of the MRSA Nasal PCR In Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 Pneumonia.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 26:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

SYDNEY E, Kishore P, Laniado I, Rucker L, et al
Antibody evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare workers in the Bronx.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 26:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

PASSARELLI VC, Faico-Filho K, Moreira LVL, Luna L, et al
Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections in hospitalized patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 26:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

KELLY D, Murphy H, Vadlamudi R, Kraut R, et al
Successful public health measures preventing COVID-19 at a Michigan homeless shelter.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 26:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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ROBERTS A, Wong G, Kotsanas D, Francis MJ, et al
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RYAN P, Hawkins KL, Altman S, Granatowski L, et al
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HURLBURT A, DeKleer R, Bryce EA
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DUGDALE CM, Turbett SE, McCluskey SM, Zachary KC, et al
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WONG SC, Lam GK, AuYeung CH, Chan VW, et al
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CHOW A, Htun HL, Mar Kyaw W, Hou A, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 12:1-26. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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PICHE-RENAUD PP, Groves H, Kitano T, Arnold C, et al
Healthcare workers' perception of a global outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and personal protective equipment: Survey of a pediatric tertiary care hospital.
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LIN HL, Fink JB, Tsai YH, Wan GH, et al
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KENNEDY AJ, Hilmes MK, Waddell L, Bartow A, et al
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MERMEL LA
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SALEH SN, Lehmann CU, McDonald SA, Basit MA, et al
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AMENDOLA A, Tanzi E, Folgori L, Barcellini L, et al
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SESHADRI S, Concannon C, Woods JA, McCullough K, et al
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GRANT J, Wilmore S, McCann N, Donnelly O, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 4:1-12. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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SIMMONS S, Carrion R, Alfson K, Staples H, et al
Deactivation of SARS-CoV-2 with Pulsed Xenon Ultraviolet: implications for environmental COVID-19 control.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 3:1-19. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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LI S, Guo Y, Zheng Y, Lei L, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 3:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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LEWIS SS, Smith B, Akinboyo IC, Seidelman J, et al
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HUNTER BR, Dbeibo L, Weaver C, Beeler C, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 3:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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DOOLEY SW, Frieden TR
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 3:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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MPONPONSUO K, Kerkerian G, Somayaji R, Missaghi B, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 3:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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REARIGH L, Hewlett A, Fey P, Broadhurst J, et al
Title: Utility of Repeat Testing for COVID-19: Lab Stewardship When the Stakes are High.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 3:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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MA KS, Tsai AS
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PEREZ-ALBA E, Nuzzolo-Shihadeh L, Fonseca-Ruiz A, Aguirre-Garcia GM, et al
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NOGEE D, Tomassoni AJ
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WANG MW, Cheng YR, Ye L, Zhou MY, et al
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TANABE K
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TSUCHIDA T, Fujitani S, Yamasaki Y, Kunishima H, et al
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AZIM D, Kumar S, Nasim S, Arif TB, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:989-990.
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HE Y, Li W, Wang Z, Chen H, et al
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HUANG T, Guo Y, Li S, Zheng Y, et al
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XIONG P, Xu K, Xiao G
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XIAO Y, Tan C, Duan J, Wu A, et al
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NGUYEN THD, Vu DC
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July 2020

PETRUCCA A, Borro M, Lionetto L, Gentile G, et al
Validation of small-size-pooling approach targeted to hospital surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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CRONIN S, Piacquadio M, Brendel K, Goldberg A, et al
Universal SARS-CoV-2 testing on admission to the labor and delivery unit: Low prevalence among asymptomatic obstetric patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 30:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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SERESIRIKACHORN K, Phoophiboon V, Chobarporn T, Tiankanon K, et al
Decontamination and reuse of surgical masks and N95 filtering facepiece respirators during COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 30:1-39. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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KIM YJ, Choe JY, Kwon KT, Hwang S, et al
How to keep patients and staff safe from accidental COVID-19 exposure in the emergency room: Lessons from South Korea's explosive COVID-19 outbreak.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 30:1-20. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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ABELENDA-ALONSO G, Padulles A, Rombauts A, Gudiol C, et al
Antibiotic prescription during the COVID-19 pandemic: a biphasic pattern.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 30:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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STEVENS RW, Jensen K, O'Horo JC, Shah A, et al
Antimicrobial prescribing practices at a tertiary care center in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 across the continuum of care.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 24:1-14. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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NORI P, Cowman K, Chen V, Bartash R, et al
Bacterial and Fungal Co-Infections in COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized During the New York City Pandemic Surge.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 24:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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BURKE PC, Shirley RB, Faiman M, Boose EW, et al
Surveillance for Probable COVID-19 using Structured Data in the Electronic Medical Record.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 23:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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KYAW WM, Hein AA, Xiaozhu ZZ, Tin LL, et al
Healthcare worker acute respiratory illness cluster in 2020: could it be from COVID-19?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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LIU Y, Zhao B
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ALHARTHY A, Faqihi F, Mhawish H, Balhamar A, et al
Configuring a hospital in the COVID-19 era by integrating crisis management logistics.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 23:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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SASTRY S, Pryor R, Raybould JE, Reznicek J, et al
Universal Screening for the SARS-CoV-2 virus on Hospital Admission in an area with low COVID-19 Prevalence.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 23:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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JAMESON A, Biersack M, Sebastian T, Jacques L, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 23:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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NESTLER M, Godbout E, Lee K, Kim J, et al
Impact of COVID-19 on Pneumonia-Focused Antibiotic Use at an Academic Medical Center.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 23:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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GILLIS K, Van Bogaert P, Servotte H, Lievens S, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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CRABTREE SJ, Cohen SH
The Role of Multidisciplinary Infection Prevention Teams in Identifying Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the United States.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 23:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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ABUOWN A, Taube C, Koizia LJ
Impact of COVID-19 Second Wave on Healthcare Workers Staffing Levels.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 22:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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BAI AD, Li X, Alsalem M, Khan S, et al
Utility of asymptomatic inpatient testing for COVID-19 in a low prevalence setting: A multi-center point prevalence study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 22:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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ALMUABBADI B, Mhawish H, Marasigan B, Alcazar A, et al
Novel transportation capsule technology could reduce the exposure risk to SARS-CoV-2 infection among health care workers: a feasibility study.
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KHATRI A, Kharel M, Chaurasiya BD, K C A, et al
Letter to editor on COVID-19 and ophthalmology: an underappreciated occupational hazard.
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KLUGER DM, Aizenbud Y, Jaffe A, Parisi F, et al
Impact of healthcare worker shift scheduling on workforce preservation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DREES M, Papas MA, Corbo T, Williams KD, et al
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SHAH A, Walkoff LA, Kuzo RS, Callstrom MR, et al
The utility of chest CT and RT-PCR screening of asymptomatic patients for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) prior to semi-urgent or urgent hospital procedures.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 16:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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BAYS DJ, Nguyen MH, Cohen SH, Waldman S, et al
Investigation of Nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 Transmission from Two Patients to Health Care Workers Identifies Close Contact but not Airborne Transmission Events.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 3:1-22. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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THYAGARAJAN R, Mondy K
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 3:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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HAMID HKS
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jul 3:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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HAZRA A, Collison M, Pisano J, Kumar M, et al
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WINNETT A, Jatt LP, Sohn L, Lysaght M, et al
Coordinated outreach for Veterans in long-term care facilities by an integrated Veterans Affairs healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RUSSO B, Iudici M
Interventions for healthcare professionals taking care of COVID-19 patients (beyond vaccines). A systematic review.
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DEHNAVIEH R, Kalavani K
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CHEN G, Zhou Y, Zhang L, Wang Y, et al
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SRIWIJIATALAI W, Wiwanitkit V
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:875-876.
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June 2020

CAWCUTT KA, Starlin R, Rupp ME
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 25:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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RIDGWAY J, Shah N, Robicsek A
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BAGDASARIAN N, Mathews I, Alexander NJY, Choon ELH, et al
A Safe and Efficient, Naturally Ventilated Structure for COVID-19 Surge Capacity in Singapore.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 24:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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DE ROSE DU, Auriti C, Landolfo F, Capolupo I, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 24:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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MARRA AR, Edmond MB, Popescu SV, Perencevich EN, et al
Examining the need for eye protection for COVID-19 prevention in the community.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 24:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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VELASCO ARNAIZ E, LOpez Ramos MG, SimO Nebot S, Jordan I, et al
Pediatric antimicrobial stewardship in the COVID-19 outbreak.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 24:1-13. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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CALDERWOOD MS, Deloney VM, Anderson D, Cheng VC, et al
Policies and Practices of SHEA Research Network Hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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JONES KA, Watson M, Jacob JT, Wiley Z, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 19:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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SHIN KS, Park HS, Lee J, Lee JK, et al
Environmental Surface Testing for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during Prolonged Isolation of an Asymptomatic Carrier.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 16:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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JATT LP, Winnett A, Graber CJ, Vallone J, et al
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 16:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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MUGHAL MS, Kaur IP, Patton CD, Mikhail NH, et al
The Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibodies in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Healthcare Personnel (HCP) and its Implications - A Single-Center, Prospective, Pilot Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 12:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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VALENT F, Doimo A, Mazzilis G, Pipan C, et al
RT-PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 processed at a large Italian Hospital and false negative results among COVID-19 confirmed cases.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 11:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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SICK-SAMUELS AC
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 11:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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LOWE CF, Kiaii M, Aparicio L, Chinybaeva L, et al
Risk following a SARS-CoV-2 exposure from a nocturnal hemodialysis patient utilizing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
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ZHAO B, An N, Chen C
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DANTES RB, Jones TT, Neujahr DC
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 10:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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MERMEL LA
Disposition of Patients with COVID-19 Infection Whose Respiratory Specimens Remain SARS-CoV-2 PCR-Positive.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 10:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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FAKIH MG, Sturm L, Fakih RR
Overcoming COVID-19: Addressing the Perception of Risk and Transitioning Protective Behaviors to Habits.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 9:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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MUSA S, Sivaramakrishnan A, Paget S, El-Mugamar H, et al
COVID-19-Defining an invisible enemy within healthcare and the community.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 8:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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APISARNTHANARAK A, Apisarnthanarak P, Siripraparat C, Saengaram P, et al
Impact of Anxiety and Fear for COVID-19 Toward Infection Control Practices Among Thai Healthcare Workers.
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CHENG VC, Wong SC, Chan VW, So SY, et al
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Re-purposing Antimicrobial Stewardship Tools in the Electronic Medical Record for the Management of COVID-19 Patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 8:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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BONE A, Barton E, Hoskins S, Holborow A, et al
Contamination of FFP3 masks with SARS-COV-2 during endotracheal intubation.
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BRAILLON A
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jun 3:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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WENDT R, Nagel S, Nickel O, Wolf J, et al
Comprehensive investigation of an in-hospital transmission cluster of a symptomatic SARS-CoV-2-positive physician among patients and healthcare workers in Germany.
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YANG CJ, Chen TC, Kuo SH, Hsieh MH, et al
Severe Complicated Influenza Declined During the Prevention of COVID-19 in Taiwan.
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KHAN S, Peng L, Siddique R, Nabi G, et al
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ZEINALIAN M, Salari-Jazi A, Jannesari A, Khanahmad H, et al
A potential protective role of losartan against coronavirus-induced lung damage.
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May 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on Traditional Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Efforts - CORRIGENDUM.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 29:1. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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CHIRICO F, Nucera G, Magnavita N
Hospital infection and COVID-19: Do not put all your eggs on the "swab" tests.
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PATOLIA H, Pan J, Harb C, Marr LC, et al
Filtration evaluation and clinical use of expired elastomeric P-100 filter cartridges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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GOLDFARB IT, Diouf K, Barth WH, Robinson JN, et al
Universal SARS-CoV-2 testing on admission to Labor and Delivery: Low prevalence among asymptomatic obstetric patients.
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BAKER MA, Rhee C, Fiumara K, Bennett-Rizzo C, et al
COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers exposed to a patient with a delayed diagnosis of COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 27:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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CHALLENER D, Challener G, Gow-Lee V, Fida M, et al
Screening for COVID-19: Patient Factors Predicting Positive PCR Test.
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HA DR, Kuo J, Aung PS, Chang T, et al
Outpatient hydroxychloroquine prescribing at a large academic health system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 15:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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KUO IC, O'Brien TP
COVID-19 and ophthalmology: an underappreciated occupational hazard.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 15:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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MOUSAVI SH, Abdi M, Zahid SU, Wardak K, et al
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Afghanistan; measures and challenges.
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IPPOLITO M, Iozzo P, Gregoretti C, Grasselli G, et al
Facepiece Filtering Respirators with Exhalation Valve should not be used in the Community to Limit SARS-CoV-2 Diffusion.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 15:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
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LAPOLLA P, Mingoli A, Lee R
Deaths from COVID-19 in healthcare workers in Italy - what can we learn?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 15:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAN DKC, Zhang CQ, Josefsson KW
Why People Failed to Adhere to COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors? Perspectives from an Integrated Behavior Change Model.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 15:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

SPERNOVASILIS N, Kofteridis D
COVID-19 and antimicrobial stewardship: What is the interplay?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 15:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

QUATTRONE F, Vabanesi M, Borghini A, De Vito G, et al
The value of hospital personnel serological screening in an integrated COVID-19 infection prevention and control strategy.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 15:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

ISLAM MS, Rahman KM, Sun Y, Qureshi MO, et al
Examining the current intelligence on COVID-19 and infection prevention and control strategies in health settings: A global analysis.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 15:1-29. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

AMIR-BEHGHADAMI M, Janati A, Gholizadeh M
Battle with COVID-19 in Iran: What lessons can be learned from the implementation of reaction strategies so far?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 13:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

WEE LE, Sim XYJ, Conceicao EP, Aung MK, et al
Containment of COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers: The role of surveillance, early detection, and outbreak management.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG J, Lee YF, Liu F, Zhou M, et al
To relax restrictions: are communities ready to deal with repeated epidemic waves of COVID-19?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

JIANG Y, Wu XJ, Guan YJ
Effect of ambient air pollutants and meteorological variables on COVID-19 incidence.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIANG CH, Chiang CH, Chiang CH
Maintaining stockpiles of mask in the COVID-19 pandemic: Taiwan as a learning model.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

DOLL ME, Pryor R, Mackey D, Doern CD, et al
Utility of retesting for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 in hospitalized patients: Impact of the interval between tests.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

SOTO DM, Cardona Maya WD, Londono E, Bueno Sanchez JC, et al
The feasibility of generalized face mask usage during COVID-19 pandemic: a perspective from Latin America.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

KANWAR A, Heppler S, Kanwar K, Brown C, et al
A Survey of SARS-CoV-2 Preparedness Among Hospitals in Idaho.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-25. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

FORTALEZA CMCB
Emergency science: Epistemological insights on the response to COVID-19 pandemics.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

TANABE K, Sasaki K, Igami K, Kamioka K, et al
Regional difference in the rate of spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MALECKI M, Lusebrink J, Teves S, Wendel AF, et al
Pharynx gargle samples are suitable for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic use and save personal protective equipment and swabs.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

WANG Y, Wang Q, Wang K, Song C, et al
A Case of COVID-19 with Ultra-Long Incubation Period.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 11:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

DANTAS RCC, de Campos PA, Rossi I, Ribas RM, et al
Implications of social distancing in Brazil in the pandemic period of COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 8:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

WEE LE, Hsieh JYC, Puah GC, Tan Y, et al
Respiratory surveillance wards as a strategy to reduce nosocomial transmission of COVID-19 through early detection: the experience of a tertiary hospital in Singapore.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 8:1-16. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

RHEE C, Baker M, Klompas M
The Covid-19 Infection Control Arms Race.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 8:1-11. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

TABARY M, Araghi F, Nasiri S, Dadkhahfar S, et al
Dealing with Skin Reactions to Gloves During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 8:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

HASSAN MZ, Monjur MR, Styczynski AR, Rahman M, et al
Protecting frontline healthcare workers should be the top priority in low-resource health systems: Bangladesh and COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 8:1-2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

TAN C, Xiao Y, Meng X, Huang X, et al
Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections: what we need to know?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 6:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

LEE JK, Jeong HW
Wearing facemasks regardless of symptoms is crucial for preventing spread of COVID-19 in hospitals.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 6:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

ALI SME
One-House One-person testing: Strategical plan to limit COVID-19 Spread in Stage Three for Developing World.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 6:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

NAKASHIMA T, Suzuki H, Teranishi M
Olfactory and gustatory dysfunction caused by SARS-CoV-2: comparison with cases of infection with influenza and other viruses.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 5:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

WU D, Lu J, Liu Q, Ma X, et al
To alert co-infection of SARS-COV-2 and dengue virus in developing countries in the dengue-endemic area.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 4:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

AMIR-BEHGHADAMI M, Gholizadeh M
Electronic Screening System through Community Engagement: A National Strategic Plan to Find COVID-19 Patients and Reduce Clinical Intervention Delays.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 4:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

JAVANMARD SH, Heshmat-Ghahdarijani K, Vaseghi G
Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) and Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) Use in COVID-19 prevention or treatment: A Paradox.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 4:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

WANG Q, Wang X, Lin H
The role of triage in the prevention and control of COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 4:1-15. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

BELLIZZI S, Panu Napodano CM, Salaris P, Pichierri G, et al
Regional variation in trajectories of health worker infections during the Covid-19 pandemic in Italy.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 4:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

SHARMA P, Veer K
ACTION AND PROBLEMS OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN INDIA.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 4:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MOHAMMADZADEH N, Shahriary M, Shirmohammadlou N, Lohrasbi V, et al
A glance at the prevalence of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) in Iran: strengths and weaknesses.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 4:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

RAJA S, Patolia H, Baffoe-Bonnie A
Calculating an institutional personal protective equipment (PPE) burn rate to project future usage patterns during the 2020 SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 4:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MUNGMUNPUNTIPANTIP R, Wiwanitkit V
A coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in a hospital and hospital closure: A note.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 May 4:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

ONG SWX, Tan YK, Sutjipto S, Chia PY, et al
Absence of contamination of personal protective equipment (PPE) by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:614-616.
PubMed

BEARMAN G, Pryor R, Albert H, Brath L, et al
Novel coronavirus and hospital infection prevention: Preparing for the impromptu speech.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020;41:592-593.
PubMed

April 2020

ADVANI S, Smith B, Lewis S, Anderson DJ, et al
Universal Masking in Hospitals in the COVID-19 era: Is it Time to consider Shielding?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 29:1-9. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

BAGGIANI A, Briani S, Luchini G, Giraldi M, et al
Management of healthcare areas for the prevention of COVID-19 emergency in an Italian teaching hospital (Pisa, Tuscany): A hospital renovation plan.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 27:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

WANDER PL, Orlov M, Merel SE, Enquobahrie DA, et al
Risk factors for serious/critical COVID-19 illness in health care workers: Too many unknowns.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 27:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

POREMSKI D, Subner S, Lam G, Kin F, et al
Effective infection prevention and control strategies in a large accredited psychiatric facility in Singapore.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

NASIM S, Kumar S, Azim D, Ashraf Z, et al
Corticosteroid use for 2019-nCoV infection: A double-edged sword.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

SU K, Ma Y, Wang Y, Song Y, et al
How we mitigate and contain COVID-19 outbreak in hemodialysis center (HD): lessons and experiences.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MERMEL LA
Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers Caring for Patients with COVID-19 Infection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

VAN PRAET JT, Claeys B, Coene AS, Flore K, et al
Prevention of nosociomial Covid-19: another challenge of the pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MORAVVEJ Z, Soltani Moghadam R, Ahmadian Yazdi A, Shahraki K, et al
COVID-19 Pandemic: Ophthalmic Practice and Precautions in a Tertiary Eye Hospital in Iran.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

XIAO Y, Peng Z, Tan C, Meng X, et al
Diagnostic Options for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

GUO Y, Li Y, Monroe-Wise A, Yeung SJ, et al
A dynamic residential community-based quarantine strategy: China's experience in fighting against COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MOHAMMADZADEH N, Shahriary M
Iran's success in controlling Covid-19 outbreak.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

HORMATI A, Niya MHK, Ghadir M, Lankarani KB, et al
Expression risk of COVID-19 in Endoscopy ward: a Potential Risk for Gastroenterologists.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 23:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

KOBAYASHI LM, Marins BR, Costa PCDS, Perazzo H, et al
Extended use or reuse of N95 respirators during COVID-19 pandemic: an overview of national regulatory authorities' recommendations.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 22:1-43. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

CARUSO AA, Del Prete A, Lazzarino AI, Capaldi R, et al
May hydrogen peroxide reduce the hospitalization rate and complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 22:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

RAHIMI F, Talebi Bezmin Abadi A
Transparency and information sharing could help abate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 22:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MOHAMED K, Rodriguez-Roman E, Rahmani F, Zhang H, et al
Borderless collaboration is needed for COVID-19; a disease that knows no borders.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 22:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

YAO W, Wang X, Liu T
Critical role of Wuhan cabin hospital in controlling local COVID-19 pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 22:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

YAN K, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Zhang S, et al
CT challenges the result of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test in a suspected COVID-19 case.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 22:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

APAIJITT P, Wiwanitkit V
Knowledge of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by medical personnel in a rural area of Thailand: an observation.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 22:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MONJUR MR, Hassan MZ
Early phases of COVID-19 management in a low-income country: Case of Bangladesh.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 17:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

HIROTSU Y, Maejima M, Nakajima M, Mochizuki H, et al
Environmental cleaning is effective for the eradication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in contaminated hospital rooms: A patient from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 17:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

CHIRICO F, Nucera G, Magnavita N
COVID-19: Protecting Healthcare Workers is a priority.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 17:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

TANG X, Zhao S, He D, Yang L, et al
Positive RT-PCR tests among discharged COVID-19 patients in Shenzhen, China.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 16:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

STEVENS MP, Doll M, Pryor R, Godbout E, et al
Impact of COVID-19 on Traditional Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Efforts.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 16:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

REZAEI N
COVID-19 affects Healthy Pediatricians more than Pediatric Patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 16:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

AGORAMOORTHY G
India fights hard to neutralize the spread of Covid-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 16:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

STEVENS RW, Estes L, Rivera C
Practical Implementation of COVID-19 Patient Flags into an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program's Prospective Review.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 15:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

KRANTZ SG, Rao ASRS
Level of under-reporting including under-diagnosis before the first peak of COVID-19 in various countries: Preliminary Retrospective Results Based on Wavelets and Deterministic Modeling.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 9:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MENG X, Huang X, Zhou P, Li C, et al
Alert for SARS-CoV-2 infection caused by fecal aerosols in rural areas in China.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 7:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MOLINARI A, Pistoia F, Antonelli G
SARS-CoV-2: the Lombardy scenario in numbers.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 7:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

SOOKAROMDEE P, Wiwanitkit V
COVID-19 among medical personnel in operation room.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 3:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

MORADI H, Vaezi A
Lessons Learned From Korea: Covid-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 3:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

BIN ARIF T, Ali A
Harmonizing the COVID-19 cacophony: People need guidance.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 3:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

OFSTEAD CL, Hopkins KM, Binnicker MJ, Poland GA, et al
Potential impact of contaminated bronchoscopes on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 2:1-10. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

GAO Y, Zhang Z, Yao W, Ying Q, et al
Forecasting the Cumulative Number of COVID-19 Deaths in China: a Boltzmann Function-based Modeling Study.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 2:1-16. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

HARTLEY DM, Reisinger HS, Perencevich EN
When infection prevention enters the temple: Intergenerational social distancing and COVID-19.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Apr 1:1-3. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

March 2020

YANG Y, Wang H, Chen K, Zhou J, et al
Shelter hospital mode: how to prevent novel coronavirus infection 2019 (COVID-19) hospital-acquired infection?
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 30:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

VANHEMS P
Fast nosocomial spread of SARS-CoV2 in a French geriatric unit Lyon Study Group on Covid-19 infection.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 30:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUR S, Dumyati G, Nace DA, Jump RLP, et al
Unprecedented Solutions for Extraordinary Times: Helping Long-Term Care Settings Deal with the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 30:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

WANG Q, Yu C
Letter to editor: Role of masks/respirator protection against 2019-novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 20:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

ABDI M
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Iran; actions and problems.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 20:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

HOSODA T, Sakamoto M, Shimizu H, Okabe N, et al
SARS-CoV-2 enterocolitis with persisting to excrete the virus for about two weeks after recovering from diarrhea: A case report.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 19:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

LEUNG C
The difference in the incubation period of 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection between travelers to Hubei and non-travelers: The need of a longer quarantine period.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 18:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

STEVENS MP, Patel PK, Nori P
Involving Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in COVID-19 Response Efforts: All Hands on Deck.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 13:1-6. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

ZHAO S, Cao P, Chong MK, Gao D, et al
The time-varying serial interval of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and its gender-specific difference: A data-driven analysis using public surveillance data in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China from January 10 to February 15, 2020.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 9:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

DIAO M, Zhang S, Chen D, Hu W, et al
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in Hangzhou: An experience to share.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 5:1-5. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed

CHENG VCC, Wong SC, Chen JHK, Yip CCY, et al
Escalating infection control response to the rapidly evolving epidemiology of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to SARS-CoV-2 in Hong Kong.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 5:1-24. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU P, Huang Z, Xiao Y, Huang X, et al
Protecting Chinese Healthcare Workers While Combating the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 5:1-4. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

RAO ASRS, Vazquez JA
Identification of COVID-19 Can be Quicker through Artificial Intelligence framework using a Mobile Phone-Based Survey in the Populations when Cities/Towns Are Under Quarantine.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Mar 3:1-18. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.
PubMed Abstract available

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