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    Michael Wishart
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    This study reported in the CDC MMWR about seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in HCWs in the US makes interesting reading.

    https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6935e2.htm?s_cidmm6935e2_e&deliveryNameDM36789

    One of the more interesting findings is that universal mask use was associated with lower seroprevalence of HCWs.

    Chees
    Michael

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