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SARS-CoV-2 screening among people living in homeless shelters in Brussels, Belgium.

par Roland, Michel ;Ben Abdelhafidh, Louisa ;Déom, Victoria;Vanbiervliet, Frank;Coppieters, Yves ;Racapé, Judith
Référence PloS one, 16, 6, page (e0252886)
Publication Publié, 2021-06-01

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Subgroups of precarious populations such as homeless people are more exposed to infection and at higher risk of developing severe forms of COVID-19 compared to the general population. Many of the recommended prevention measures, such as social distancing and self-isolation, are not feasible for a population living in shelters characterised by physical proximity and a high population density. The objective of the study was to describe SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence in homeless shelters in Brussels (Belgium), and to identify risk factors and infection control practices associated with SARS-CoV-2 positivity rates.