A Dynamic Response to Exposures of Health Care Workers to Newly Diagnosed COVID-19 Patients or Hospital Personnel, in Order to Minimize Cross-Transmission and the Need for Suspension From Work During the Outbreak.

Background: During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic, many health care workers (HCWs) have been exposed to infected persons, leading to suspension from work. We describe a dynamic response to exposures of HCWs at Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem, to minimize the need for suspension from work.

Methods: We performed an epidemiological investigation following each exposure to a newly diagnosed COVID-19 patient or HCW; close contacts were suspended from work.