Risk factors for clinical stages of COVID-19 amongst employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worldwide over a period of 12 months.

Background: Essential workers carry a higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 mortality than individuals working in non-essential activities. Scientific studies on COVID-19 risk factors and clinical courses for humanitarian aid workers (HAW) specifically are lacking. The nature of their work brings HAW in proximity to various populations, therefore potentially exposing them to the virus.

Health and security risks of humanitarian aid workers during field missions: Experience of the International Red Cross.

Background: Humanitarian disaster environments put relief workers at risk, both physically and mentally. Research looking at the growing humanitarian workforce's health and working conditions is lacking.

Methods: A questionnaire was presented to ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) workers during debriefing between 2016 and 2018.