During the COVID-19 pandemic several countries have seen a high risk of transmission for health care personnel, with some countries having as many 20-25% of nurses and doctors either infected or showing symptoms of COVID-19. In this prospective cohort study, we will systematically screen all hospital staff in the Capital Region of Denmark for IgM and IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 using a point of care tests and an Elisa kit. Testing will be offered 3 times: In April 2020, Maj 2020 and September 2020. All participants will submit a questionnaire regarding exposures, risk factors and symptoms of COVID-19 in relation to each testing. Follow-up will be through electronic patient records and national registries. We will compare the group of health care personnel with data from a control group of healthy volunteer blood donors from the Danish Blood Donor Study. The aim of the study is to investigate the proportion of hospital staff with SARS-CoV-2 antibodies during the study period compared to a control group representing the Danish population. We will compare the test characteristics of the two methods of testing, a point of care test and Elisa. Further, we will investigate the extent to which prior immunization or infection is protective for future infection with COVID-19.
Diagnostic Test: IgM and IgG diagnostic kits to SARS-CoV-2
Diagnostic kits for IgM/IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2
Diagnostic Test: Elisa-test for IgM and IgG to SARS-CoV-2
Elisa-test for IgM and IgG to SARS-CoV-2
Inclusion Criteria:
- >18 years old
- Consent to participation
- Employed at a Hospital in the Capitial Region of Denmark
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Herlev Hospital
Herlev, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark
Bispebjerg Hospital
København NV, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark
Psykiatrisk Center Ballerup
Ballerup, Denmark
Psykiatrisk Center København
Copenhagen, Denmark
Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
Psykiatrisk Center Amager
Copenhagen, Denmark
Psykiatrisk Center Stolpegaard
Gentofte, Denmark
Børne- og Ungdomspsykiatrisk Center
Glostrup, Denmark
Psykiatrisk Center Glostrup
Glostrup, Denmark
Nordsjaellands Hospital
Hillerød, Denmark
Psykiatrisk Center Nordsjælland
Hillerød, Denmark
Psykiatrisk Center Sankt Hans
Roskilde, Denmark
Bornholms Hospital
Rønne, Denmark
Psykiatrisk Center Bornholm
Rønne, Denmark