Preventing the transmission of COVID-19 and other coronaviruses in older adults aged 60 years and above living in long-term care: a rapid review
Rios P, Radhakrishnan A, Williams C, et al. Preventing the transmission of COVID-19 and other coronaviruses in older adults aged 60 years and above living in long-term care: a rapid review. Syst Rev. 2020;9(1):218. doi:10.1186/s13643-020-01486-4.
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[ssba-buttons] [/sidebar] [sidebar-content]- The results of this rapid review were shared with the CFN, and will be used to inform older adults and long-term care facilities on how to prepare for and respond to a possible COVID-19 outbreak in their communities
- Surveillance and monitoring programs accompanied with environmental cleaning measures and supporting the use of PPE, hand/respiratory hygiene, and social distancing are the most commonly recommended approaches to protect older adults living in long-term care from COVID-19 outbreaks
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Date : 25 Nov 2021