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A survey of preparedness against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitals in Tokyo, Japan, with healthcare personnel with COVID-19 and in-facility transmission

  • Yasuaki Tagashira
  • , Akane Takamatsu
  • , Shinya Hasegawa
  • , Yuki Uenoyama
  • , Hitoshi Honda

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

A questionnaire was distributed to hospitals in Tokyo (N = 38) regarding their preparedness against and in-facility transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As of May 31, 2020, 284 HCP had contracted COVID-19, and in-facility COVID-19 transmission occurred at 13 hospitals, negatively impacting hospital functions and patient care.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)746-750
Number of pages5
JournalInfection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Volume42
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 06-2021
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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