Influenza Other Respir Viruses
January 2024
Background: Throughout the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the severity of the disease has varied. The aim of this study was to determine how patients' comorbidities affected and were related to, different outcomes during this time.
Methods: Retrospective cohort study of all patients testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection between March 1, 2020, and January 9, 2022.
Background: Nursing home residents (NHRs) have experienced disproportionately high risk of severe outcomes due to COVID-19 infection.
Aim: We investigated the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations and previous SARS-CoV-2 episodes in preventing hospitalization and mortality in NHRs.
Methods: Retrospective study of a cohort of all NHRs in our area who were alive at the start of the vaccination campaign.