Why are hospitals hotbeds of COVID-19 transmission?
4 years, 8 months ago

Why are hospitals hotbeds of COVID-19 transmission?

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Hospitals have become one of the hotspots for coronavirus infection. Many healthcare workers have been infected while treating COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 | Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India A recent study reveals how certain areas in hospitals and objects had more viruses. According to a study, ICUs specialised for COVID-19 patients was the most contaminated in hospitals. This is followed by the obstetric isolation ward for COVID-19 pregnant women and isolation ward for COVID-19 patients.

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