Sars-Cov-2 exposures of healthcare workers and acquisition of COVID-19

Abstract

Healthcare workers (HCWs) may be considered at a higher risk given their frequent contact and exposure to patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. As of June 1, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported 4 626 570 cases in HCWs from 150 reporting countries and territories with cases in HCWs generally following the population pattern waves [1]. The HCWs exposure to SARS-CoV-2 can occur during direct patient care in healthcare settings, during interactions with other HCWs, during work-related travel, and within the community and/or households [2].