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Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 Infections, Macau, June–July 2022

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: A SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 outbreak occurred in Macau from mid-June through July 2022. Out of >1,800 laboratory-confirmed cases, most were mild or asymptomatic; only 6 deaths were recorded. The outbreak was controlled through stringent public health and social measures, such as repeated universal testing and a stay-at-home order lasting 2 weeks.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid2902.221243

Authors: Weijia Xiong, Liping Peng, Tim K. Tsang, Benjamin J. Cowling

Institutions: Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health, University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Topic: SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: University Grants Committee, Food and Health Bureau, Health and Medical Research Fund