Publications by authors named "V Kawakami"
SARS-CoV-2 likely emerged from an animal reservoir. However, the frequency of and risk factors for interspecies transmission remain unclear. We conducted a community-based study in Idaho, USA, of pets in households that had >1 confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections in humans.
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- In July 2021, a COVID-19 outbreak occurred at an event meant for fully vaccinated attendees, highlighting failures in safety protocols.
- The investigation found unvaccinated staff, inadequate masking, poor ventilation, and overcrowding contributed to the outbreak.
- It's crucial for businesses to create and enforce thorough COVID-19 prevention plans to minimize the risk of virus spread at similar events.
Notes from the Field: SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Infection in 10 Persons Within 90 Days of Previous SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant Infection - Four States, October 2021-January 2022.
Mellisa Roskosky Brian F Borah Peter M DeJonge Catherine V Donovan Lynn Zanardi Blevins Vance Kawakami
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
April 2022
SARS-CoV-2 is believed to have emerged from an animal reservoir; however, the frequency of and risk factors for inter-species transmission remain unclear. We carried out a community-based study of pets in households with one or more confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans. Among 119 dogs and 57 cats with completed surveys, clinical signs consistent with SARS-CoV-2 were reported in 20 dogs (21%) and 19 cats (39%).
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