We collected data from 10 EU/EEA countries on 240 COVID-19 outbreaks occurring from July-October 2021 in long-term care facilities with high vaccination coverage. Among 17,268 residents, 3,832 (22.2%) COVID-19 cases were reported. Median attack rate was 18.9% (country range: 2.8-52.4%), 17.4% of cases were hospitalised, 10.2% died. In fully vaccinated residents, adjusted relative risk for COVID-19 increased with outbreak attack rate. Findings highlight the importance of early outbreak detection and rapid containment through effective infection prevention and control measures.
Auteur : Suetens Carl, Kinross Pete, Gallego Berciano Pilar, Arroyo Nebreda Virginia, Hassan Eline, Calba Clémentine, Fernandes Eugenia, Peralta-Santos Andre, Casaca Pedro, Shodu Nathalie, Dequeker Sara, Kontopidou Flora, Pappa Lamprini, Kacelnik Oliver, Børseth Anita Wang, O'Connor Lois, Garvey Patricia, Liausediene Rasa, Valinteliene Rolanda, Ernst Corinna, Mossong Joël, Štefkovicová Mária, Prostináková Zuzana, Danielsen Ann Caroline, Mougkou Aikaterini, Lamb Favelle, Cenciarelli Orlando, Monnet Dominique L, Plachouras Diamantis
Eurosurveillance, 2021, vol. 26, n°. 49, p. 1-6
