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Lampl, Benedikt M. J. ; Schöberl, Patricia ; Atzenbeck, Noah ; Erdl, Michael ; Dillitzer, Nepomuk ; Wallbrecher, Jakov ; Weigl, Marcus ; Sauer, Michael ; Kheiroddin, Parastoo ; Niggel, Jakob ; Mauerer, Richard ; Ambrosch, Andreas ; Kabesch, Michael

Effects of infection control measures towards preventing SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in a German choir boarding school from March 2020 to April 2022

Lampl, Benedikt M. J. , Schöberl, Patricia, Atzenbeck, Noah, Erdl, Michael, Dillitzer, Nepomuk, Wallbrecher, Jakov, Weigl, Marcus, Sauer, Michael, Kheiroddin, Parastoo , Niggel, Jakob, Mauerer, Richard, Ambrosch, Andreas und Kabesch, Michael (2023) Effects of infection control measures towards preventing SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in a German choir boarding school from March 2020 to April 2022. Frontiers in Pediatrics 11.

Veröffentlichungsdatum dieses Volltextes: 28 Aug 2023 14:02
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DOI zum Zitieren dieses Dokuments: 10.5283/epub.54645


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BackgroundSinging in a choir was associated with larger outbreaks in the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Materials and methodsWe report on the effect and acceptance of various infection control measures on the occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the world famous Domspatzen boys' choir from March 2020 to April 2022. ResultsIn addition to basic general hygiene measures, systematic rRT-PCR ...

BackgroundSinging in a choir was associated with larger outbreaks in the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Materials and methodsWe report on the effect and acceptance of various infection control measures on the occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the world famous Domspatzen boys' choir from March 2020 to April 2022. ResultsIn addition to basic general hygiene measures, systematic rRT-PCR testing and scientifically approved concepts of distancing during singing were applied. While single infections of choir members could not be avoided, singing-related outbreaks were not observed. Until the Omicron variant emerged, potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the school was limited to only one case. Incidences at the school were never higher than in the comparable general population until then. While the impact of the pandemic on daily life and singing was rated as severe, especially by staff members, most students agreed with the usefulness of protection measures and rated them as acceptable. Students viewed regular testing as the most important tool to increase safety in the school. DiscussionA bundle of infection control measures including regular testing can prevent outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 even in the setting of choir singing. Measures are acceptable for choir members if they allow to continue with singing and performing.



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DokumentenartArtikel
Titel eines Journals oder einer ZeitschriftFrontiers in Pediatrics
Verlag:FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
Ort der Veröffentlichung:LAUSANNE
Band:11
Datum8 August 2023
InstitutionenMedizin > Lehrstuhl für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin
Medizin > Institut für Epidemiologie und Präventivmedizin
Medizin > Abteilung für Krankenhaushygiene und Infektiologie
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WertTyp
10.3389/fped.2023.1215678DOI
Stichwörter / Keywords; SARS-CoV-2; outbreaks; rRT-PCR pool-testing; bundle strategy; choir singing
Dewey-Dezimal-Klassifikation600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften > 610 Medizin
StatusVeröffentlicht
BegutachtetJa, diese Version wurde begutachtet
An der Universität Regensburg entstandenJa
URN der UB Regensburgurn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-546456
Dokumenten-ID54645

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