This paper analyzes the complex association between the stringency of restrictions, public mobility, and reproduction rate (R-value) on a national level for Germany. The main findings are that: i) Government restrictions have a high association with reduced public mobility, especially for nonfood stores and public transport; ii) Out of six measured public mobility, retail, recreation, and transit station activities have the most significant impact on COVID-19 reproduction rates; iii) A mobility ...

Healthcare workers are at increased risk of exposure to infectious agents. 3 million of the 35 million healthcare workers (HCWs) in the world are exposed percutaneously to blood borne pathogens (BBPs) annually. This study aims to determine factors affecting compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) standards among frontline health workers (FHWs) at the Kailahun Government Hospital in Sierra Leone....