Mortality Rate of HCW
The mortality rate ranges from 1.4-3.83%.(20, 23, 25, 27, 35, 37, 38, 46, 53-59)
China reported 3387 infected HCWs in Hubei alone, with at least 18 deaths (0.53%) in late February.(60) Philippine Medial Association president reported ten doctors have died at the end of May, including the president of the Philippine Paediatric Society, due to the lack of PPE.(61) In Italy, on 28th March 2020, 2629 (20%) were infected, with 51 deaths (1.94%).(39, 62) The numbers may be higher as those who died suddenly were not tested for the disease.
Once community spread of virus is confirmed, the hospital should institute guidelines for airborne and contact precautions during all AGPs.(1, 29)