7/29—Clinical Sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 Tests for Diagnosing COVID-19

Utilizing 34,348 SARS CoV-2 nucleic acid amplification tests results from two health systems, we […] found 82-97% sensitivity for diagnosing COVID-19 among symptomatic patients (Ridgway et al. 2020).

Psychological burden of quarantine in children and adolescents: A rapid systematic review and proposed solutions
Three studies during the COVID-19 pandemic reported restlessness, irritability, anxiety, clinginess and inattention with increased screen time in children during quarantine. [Solutions include] developmentally appropriate communication, ensuring routines and minimizing disruption in education, encouraging healthy lifestyle, enhancing positive relationship between families, managing parental stress and incorporation of health promotion activities in school curriculum.

Potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2 on a flight from Singapore to Hangzhou, China: An epidemiological investigation
An outbreak of COVID-19 occurred among 335 passengers on a flight from Singapore to China. One passenger [0.3%] without an epidemiological history of exposure before boarding developed COVID-19. During the flight, he was seated near four infected passengers from Wuhan for approximately an hour and did not wear his facemask correctly.

Rapid review of public health guidance on protective measures for vulnerable groups in the context of COVID-19
Advice for vulnerable groups typically includes stay at home, practice hand hygiene, physical distancing and avoid all contact with others. Those at highest risk are advised to not leave the house, while those that are an increased risk can leave the house but are strongly advised to practice physical distancing and not meet others.

How Frequently Do We Touch Facial T-Zone: A Systematic Review
COVID-19 enters through the mucous membranes of eyes, nose and mouth (i.e. facial T-zone). The pooled average (SD) facial self-touch per hour was 50.06 (±47) times, and a specific touch of T-zone was 68.7 (±27).

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