Household transmission of COVID-19 in 2020 in New South Wales, Australia.

Households are high-risk settings for the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This study examines factors associated with transmission among cases diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and their household contacts, in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, during July-October 2020. A register of all laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases was used to extract demographic and clinical information for cases and household contacts.

Perspectives of patients, family members, health professionals and the public on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health.

Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has seen a global surge in anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and stress.

Aims: This study aimed to describe the perspectives of patients with COVID-19, their family, health professionals, and the general public on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health.

Methods: A secondary thematic analysis was conducted using data from the COVID-19 COS project.