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Journal of Hospital Infection
“healthcare workers face significant exposure in rooms with COVID patients, even when mechanically ventilated. Greater attention should be given to treating & managing [air] to reduce potential for viral transmission” www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S019...
journalofhospitalinfection.com
The Omicron variant significantly increases viral load emissions in healthcare settings: implication for healthcare workers
The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is transmitted via contaminated droplets and aerosols,
raising concerns in healthcare settings where poor ventilation and high patient density
can increase airborne vira...