A closer review of the asymptomatic COVID-19 cases recorded during the first pandemic wave in the Hunter New England area found that seven of the 26 ‘asymptomatic’ patients actually had experienced COVID-19-like symptoms, with five reporting symptoms prior to testing on review of all available clinical records. There is a need to delve deeper into the symptom history of ‘asymptomatic’ cases than initially recommended in national guidelines.
History
Journal title
Communicable Diseases Intelligence
Volume
44
Publisher
Australia Department of Health
Language
en, English
College/Research Centre
Faculty of Health and Medicine
School
School of Medicine and Public Health
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