In:
Nature Communications, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 12, No. 1 ( 2021-06-25)
Abstract:
Observed SARS-CoV-2 infections and deaths are low in tropical Africa raising questions about the extent of transmission. We measured SARS-CoV-2 IgG by ELISA in 9,922 blood donors across Kenya and adjusted for sampling bias and test performance. By 1st September 2020, 577 COVID-19 deaths were observed nationwide and seroprevalence was 9.1% (95%CI 7.6-10.8%). Seroprevalence in Nairobi was 22.7% (18.0-27.7%). Although most people remained susceptible, SARS-CoV-2 had spread widely in Kenya with apparently low associated mortality.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2041-1723
DOI:
10.1038/s41467-021-24062-3
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2021
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2553671-0
