The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Aug 2020
Meta AnalysisEstimation of RAAS-Inhibitor effect on the COVID-19 outcome: A Meta-analysis.
Some studies of hospitalized patients suggested that the risk of death and/or severe illness due to COVID-19 is not associated with the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and/or angiotensin II receptor type 1 blockers (ARBs). Nevertheless, some controversy still exists and there is limited information of the ACEIs/ARBs effect size on COVID-19 prognosis. ⋯ RAAS inhibitors might be associated with better COVID-19 prognosis.
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The Journal of infection · Aug 2020
Environmental contamination of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare premises.
A large number of healthcare workers (HCWs) were infected by SARS-CoV-2 during the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China. Hospitals are significant epicenters for the human-to-human transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 for HCWs, patients, and visitors. No data has been reported on the details of hospital environmental contamination status in the epicenter of Wuhan. ⋯ Our findings emphasize the urgent need to ensure adequate environmental cleaning, strengthen infection prevention training, and improve infection prevention among HCWs during the outbreak of COVID-19.