Authors : Omar Rashid, Rubhana Qadri, Jaleela Qayoom, Talat Masoodi, Rateeba Qadri
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2022.023
Volume : 8
Issue : 2
Year : 2022
Page No : 115-117
Introduction: Little information is available about COVID -19 infections among asymptomatic healthcare workers exposed to COVID- 19 positive patients directly or indirectly. Careful detection of such infections in hospitals is crucial for preventing spread of SARS-COV-19 infections in both hospitals as well as in the community.
Aims/Objective: The aim of this study is to know the prevalence of SARS- CoV-19 Infection among asymptomatic healthcare workers in SKIMS Medical college and hospital which is a COVID speciality hospital.
Results: Prevalence of Covid-19 in asymptomatic health care workers was low (9.3%) owing to better availability of PPE in the above mentioned hospital.
Keywords: Sars Cov 2, Covid 19, Asymptomatc Infection, Health Care Workers