SARS-CoV-2 acquisition and immune pathogenesis among school-aged learners in four diverse schools.

Background: Understanding SARS-CoV-2 infection in children is necessary to reopen schools safely.

Methods: We measured SARS-CoV-2 infection in 320 learners [10.5 ± 2.

Factors Associated with Willingness to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in a Large Convenience Sample.

Willingness and reasons to be vaccinated against COVID-19 were examined among 26,324 respondents who completed a survey on willingness and questions related to Confidence in vaccine safety, Complacency about the disease, Convenience of vaccination, tendency to Calculate risks versus benefits, and Concern for protecting others. Willingness to be vaccinated differed by age (p < 0.001), by race and ethnicity (p < 0.

SARS-CoV-2 Acquisition and Immune Pathogenesis Among School-Aged Learners in Four Diverse Schools.

Background: Understanding SARS-CoV-2 infection in children is necessary to reopen schools safely.

Methods: We measured SARS-CoV-2 infection in 320 learners [10.5 ± 2.

SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence in health care workers: Preliminary report of a single center study.

Serological surveys have been conducted to establish prevalence for COVID-19 antibodies in various cohorts and communities, reporting a wide range of outcomes. The prevalence of such antibodies among healthcare workers, presumed at higher risk for infection, has been increasingly investigated, more studies are needed to better understand the risks and infection transmission in different healthcare settings. The present study reports on initial sero-surveillance conducted on healthcare workers at a regional hospital system in Orange County, California, during May and June, 2020.