A Conceptual Discussion About the Basic Reproduction Number of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 in Healthcare Settings

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Abstract
To date, no specific estimate of R-0 for SARS-CoV-2 is available for healthcare settings. Using interindividual contact data, we highlight that R-0 estimates from the community cannot translate directly to healthcare settings, with pre-pandemic R 0 values ranging 1.3-7.7 in 3 illustrative healthcare institutions. This has implications for nosocomial COVID-19 control.
Funding Information
  • National Research Agency project SPHINX (17-CE36–0008–01)
  • Canadian Institutes for Health Research (164263)