Publications by authors named "Rayyan Abdulaziz Attya Fadel"
: We assessed SARS-CoV-2 contamination of random surfaces in football training facilities in an environment with a high prevalence of infections.: In six clubs of the Qatar Stars League, surfaces of random locations (high-touch areas, ventilation systems, toilets, cleaning tools, freezers, pantries) in routinely cleaned training facilities, locker rooms, medical and administrative areas were swabbed for SARS-CoV-2. The swabs were screened for the presence of viral RNA using a SARS-CoV-2 qPCR Probe Assay.
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- Mortuary and cemetery workers in Qatar were tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection through nasopharyngeal swabs and serologic testing to assess prevalence among this group.
- Out of 47 mortuary workers tested, 14.9% were PCR positive and 25% had antibodies; among 81 cemetery workers, 6.6% were PCR positive and 34.4% had antibodies, with many being asymptomatic.
- Factors like being under 30, having community exposure to a known case, and recent symptoms were linked to a higher risk of infection, suggesting the transmission was more from the community than their work environment.