Time from start of quarantine to SARS-CoV-2 positive test among quarantined college and university athletes — 17 states, June-October 2020
What is already known about this topic?
Quarantine after SARS-CoV-2 exposure is critical to preventing transmission. A 14-day quarantine can prevent further transmission but might be challenging to maintain.
What is added by this report?
Among collegiate athletes exposed to COVID-19, one quarter had positive test results during quarantine. Among athletes who had not received a positive test result by day 5, the probability of testing positive decreased from 27% after day 5 to <5% after day 10.
What are the implications for public health practice?
Among young, healthy athletes, the probability of receiving positive test results after day 10 of quarantine is low. A shorter quarantine after COVID-19 exposure could increase adherence but still poses a small residual risk for transmission.
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| Notations: | junior sports biological and medical sciences |
| Tagging: | Coronavirus Quarantäne |
| Published in: | MMWR Morbidity Mortal Weekly Report |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
2021
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| Online Access: | http://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7001a2 |
| Volume: | 70 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7-11 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | advanced |