Conclusion The analysis of SARS-CoV-2 cases in sentinel LTCFs in South Africa points to an encouraging trend of decreasing numbers of outbreaks, cases and risk for mortality since the first wave.
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SARS-CoV-2 cases reported from long-term residential facilities (care homes) in South Africa: a retrospective cohort study.
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This analysis has revealed a decreasing trend in the numbers of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks and cases in LTCFs over the course of the epidemic, with the highest risk of mortality occurring in the very early weeks of the epidemic.