New Study Shows Serious Consequences of Catching SARS-CoV-2 in Hospital During Omicron Outbreak

Study finds hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infection during omicron linked to increased morbidity and mortality.

Study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infections during the omicron era led to increased morbidity and mortality.
Researchers compared outcomes for patients with hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infections in pre-omicron and omicron eras.
Data showed an increased risk for ICU admission, extended time to discharge, and higher mortality for patients with hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infections compared to control participants.
In the omicron period, the risk for ICU admission, longer time to discharge, and increased hospital mortality remained significant.
Authors recommend hospitals implement measures to prevent nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infections based on the study findings.

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