Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in a geriatric acute-care ward during summer 2023: current aspects of infection control in the postpandemic period

CONCLUSION: During the outbreak, PCR screening, the temporary stop in new admission until the availability of PCR results, and the risk-adapted cohorting of patients supplemented by consistent PCR tests of new admissions formed the basis for successful outbreak management. Treatment can be made possible despite high vulnerability. Close symptom monitoring and rapid implementation of measures reduce the risk. Repeated PCRs of direct-contact patients on day 3 can warrant pre-emptive …