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SARS-CoV-2 quarantine mandated by contact tracing: burden and infection rate among close contacts in Zurich, Switzerland, 2020-2021
Hélène Aschmann
Anja Domenghino
Ruedi Jung
Tala Ballouz
Dominik Menges
Jan Fehr
Milo Puhan
Acceso Abierto
Atribución-NoComercial-SinDerivadas
https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.09.03.23294798
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.09.03.23294798v1
Objectives Before vaccines and effective treatments were available, quarantine of close contacts was important to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2. To evaluate potential benefits and harms of quarantine, we aimed to estimate infection rates and describe experiences and mental health among persons in mandated quarantine during the early SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Methods We invited adults in mandated quarantine after an exposure to SARS-CoV-2 identified through contact tracing of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, between August 2020 and January 2021. Participants completed two questionnaires and received up to two SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction tests, during and at the end of quarantine. Results Among 395 participants, quarantine duration ranged from 2 to 20 days. By day 11 since the last contact, 11.1% [95% CI 8.4%–14.7%] were infected with SARS-CoV-2. The proportion of participants with symptoms of depression doubled from 9.3% before quarantine to 18.9% during quarantine, and 12.1% reported quarantine was very or extremely difficult. Conclusions Although quarantine was only moderately burdensome for most participants, some experienced significant difficulties and burden. Policymakers need to balance infection control with potential harms placed on individuals.
bioRxiv
05-09-2023
Preimpreso
Inglés
Público en general
VIRUS RESPIRATORIOS
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