Reporting of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infections. March 2020–January 2022. Update as of January 20, 2022.

Published on 20 January 2022

Key Points

30% of French healthcare facilities reported at least one episode of nosocomial COVID-19
73% of the reports received corresponded to clusters (at least 3 linked cases)
77% of HC reports were confirmed or probable nosocomial cases
42% of CG episodes occurred in medical wards and 36% in follow-up care and rehabilitation units, long-term care units, and nursing home sectors
25% of transmission scenarios were due to the failure to identify the case upon admission, and 21% were due to lapses in the implementation of infection control measures