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Discontinuing contact precautions for COVID-19: the science says its time
James M Jurica1, Davey M Smith2, Shira Abeles2
1Medicine/Pulmonary & Critical Care, https://ror.org/0168r3w48University of California San Diego, La Jolla, USA.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended contact precautions for healthcare personnel caring for COVID-19 patients since the beginning of the pandemic. However, current scientific evidence points to transmission through small respiratory droplets or aerosols and not contaminated fomites as the dominant routes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2. We believe science shows there is no benefit and thus only negative consequences to patients, the environment, and the U.S healthcare system associated with ongoing contact precautions for patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection, and we advocate for updated guidelines reflecting current science.
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