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Table 1 Characteristics of confirmed and suspected cases in the nosocomial outbreak of SARS-CoV-2

From: Why psychiatry is different - challenges and difficulties in managing a nosocomial outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospital care

Characteristic

Number and percentage of cases (n = 33)

Sex

 Male

 Female

13 (39%)

20 (61%)

Age

 Mean (year)

43.3 (range 21–77)

Risk factors

 COPD

 Diabetes

 Cardiovascular disease

 Cancer

4 (12%)

2 (6%)

2 (6%)

1 (3%)

Status of case

 Healthcare worker

 Patient

30 (91%)

3 (9%)

PCR for SARS-CoV-2

 Positive

 Negative

 Not tested

15 (45%)

17 (52%)

1 (3%)

Outcome

 Alive

 Deceased

32 (97%)

1 (3%)