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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 and 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.

Date of publication of this fulltext: 28 Aug 2023 14:02
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DOI to cite this document: 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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Item typeArticle
Journal or Publication TitleFrontiers in Pediatrics
Publisher:FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
Open Access Type:Gold (with APC)
Place of Publication:LAUSANNE
Volume:11
Date8 August 2023
InstitutionsMedicine > Lehrstuhl für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin
Medicine > Institut für Epidemiologie und Präventivmedizin
Medicine > Abteilung für Krankenhaushygiene und Infektiologie
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10.3389/fped.2023.1215678DOI
Keywords; SARS-CoV-2; outbreaks; rRT-PCR pool-testing; bundle strategy; choir singing
Dewey Decimal Classification600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine
StatusPublished
RefereedYes, this version has been refereed
Created at the University of RegensburgYes
URN of the UB Regensburgurn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-546456
Item ID54645

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