PROTECT COVID-19 National Core Study

Exploring the relationship between job characteristics and infection.

by mqbsshlw | Dec 20, 2022 | Journal papers, Theme 3: Sector-specific studies

Two cohort studies from the United Kingdom were used to explore relationships between domains of a COVID-19 job exposure matrix (JEM) and SARS-CoV-2 infection. This paper, from Theme 3 researchers on the PROTECT NCS, and published in the Scandinavian Journal of Work,...

Transmission of COVID-19 – Information Video

by mqbsshlw | Dec 19, 2022 | Advice for employers/decision makers, Advice for individuals, Key Messages, Presentation

This informative video has been created using findings from the PROTECT COVID-19 National Core Study to show the value of using control measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Many thanks to the researchers from across the PROTECT study for their contribution to...

Occupation, Worker Vulnerability, and COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: Analysis of the Virus Watch prospective cohort study

by mqbsshlw | Dec 12, 2022 | Journal papers, Theme 3: Sector-specific studies

Occupational disparities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake can impact the effectiveness of vaccination programmes and introduce particular risk for vulnerable workers and those with high workplace exposure. This paper by PROTECT theme 3 researchers and the Virus...

Relative contribution of essential and non-essential activities to SARS-CoV-2 transmission following the lifting of public health restrictions in England and Wales

by mqbsshlw | Dec 7, 2022 | Journal papers, Theme 3: Sector-specific studies

The COVID-19 pandemic led to levels of hospitalisation and mortality that are unprecedented in recent history, and in March 2020 the UK Government imposed a range of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) with the aim of minimising transmission of severe acute...

Omicron breakthrough infections in previously infected or vaccinated hamsters

by mqbsshlw | Dec 5, 2022 | Theme 5: Experimental infection

The second and third years of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic have been marked by the repeated emergence and replacement of ‘variants’, the most recent examples being Delta and Omicron.Researchers from theme 5 of the PROTECT NCS presented their work at this year's Options...

Systematic review of risk factors for workplace outbreaks of COVID-19

by mqbsshlw | Nov 29, 2022 | Reports, Theme 1: Outbreak investigations

Researchers on Theme 1 of the PROTECT NCS, were tasked with conducting a systematic literature review of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in occupational settings to advance the knowledge of risk factors as well as interventions most relevant to the prevention and control of the...

Between-Occupation Differences in Work-Related COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies over Time: Analysis of the Virus Watch Cohort in England and Wales

by mqbsshlw | Nov 1, 2022 | Journal papers, Theme 3: Sector-specific studies

COVID-19 pandemic mitigations have had a profound impact on workplaces, however, multisectoral comparison of how work-related mitigations were applied across different phases of the pandemic are limited. This paper by PROTECT theme 3 researchers and the Virus...

What we know – high confidence statements

by mqbsshlw | Oct 5, 2022 | High, Key Messages

Well-made face-coverings which fully cover the nose and mouth are effective at reducing the amount of virus emitted by infected people Well-made and properly worn face-coverings are effective at reducing exposure to virus particles Transmission risks are most...

What we know – medium confidence statements

by mqbsshlw | Oct 5, 2022 | Key Messages, Medium

Ventilation is likely to be more important than distancing when people are more than 1m apart and share a room for longer periods of time Screens or partitions are only likely to be beneficial for reducing risk during short face-to-face interactio HEPA filter-based...

How does this the amount of ventilation required vary depending on the type of room and its usage?

by mqbsshlw | Oct 5, 2022 | Advice for employers/decision makers, Preventing the spread of respiratory viruses, Ventilation

The benefits of ventilation are greatest in rooms where people spend more time together (>30 min).In many buildings the air distribution in rooms is poor, and stagnant spaces may create zones of higher risk.There is evidence from several studies that air movement...