Publications by authors named "Meaghan Sherden"
Rates of Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infection and Associated Factors in Olmsted County, Minnesota, in the Prevaccination Era.
Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to estimate the rates of asymptomatic COVID-19 and identify associated factors in Olmsted County's population during the periods before vaccines were available by screening first responders and county employees for antibodies and analyzing PCR-confirmed cases.
- - Among the screened groups, 10.5% of first responders and 6.7% of county employees tested positive for antibodies, with 20% of first responders and 26% of county employees being asymptomatic based on symptom information.
- - Overall, 6% of PCR-confirmed COVID-19 cases during the study period were asymptomatic, with age, body mass index, and timing of tests influencing asymptomatic rates, indicating that younger, normal-weight individuals tested
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact beyond physical morbidity and mortality. A mid-cycle Community Health Needs Assessment survey was administered in 1 community to generate data to evaluate change in community well-being since the beginning of the pandemic.
Methods: Surveys were mailed to 2,000 randomly selected residents in Olmsetd County, Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Health investigated a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak at a fitness center in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Twenty-three severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections (5 employees and 18 members) were identified. An epidemiological investigation supported by whole genome sequencing demonstrated that transmission of SARS-CoV-2 occurred at the fitness center despite following recommended prevention strategies.
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