The epidemiology of outbreaks in nursing homes
Roth, A.; Lakes, T.; Savaskan, N. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2025 · Heft S 01 · S. 1 bis 1
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Zusammenfassung
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various urban population groups in different ways. Earlier studies have shown that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disproportionally impacts nursing home residents by increasing morbidity and mortality following viral exposure. However, little is known about the epidemiology of this disease in detail in long term facilities. Therefore, we analyzer the development of the COVID-19 pandemic in 14 nursing homes across Berlin-Neukölln, Germany, during pandemic waves 1 to 5. Methods: Reporting data to the Neukölln Department of Public Health on COVID-19 c…