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. 2020 Apr 28:M20-1874. doi: 10.7326/M20-1874

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Flow charts showing data sources and inclusion criteria for cohorts analyzed.

CPS = Current Population Survey; NHIS = National Health Interview Survey.

* “Do you currently volunteer or work in a hospital, medical clinic, doctor's office, dentist's office, nursing home, or some other health care facility? This includes emergency responders and public safety personnel, part-time and unpaid work in a health care facility, and professional nursing care provided in the home.”

† Industry of employment was determined on the basis of Census Industry Classification Codes for Detailed Industry (4 digit): hospitals, 8190; nursing homes, 8270; and home care, 8170.

‡ “Do you provide direct patient care as part of your routine work? By direct patient care we mean physical or hands-on contact with patients.”

§ Elevated risk for poor COVID-19 outcomes was defined according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (2), age greater than 64 years, or a chronic condition, as detailed in the Table footnotes.

|| Analyses were based on responses to the following questions: “Are you covered by any kind of health insurance or some other kind of health care plan?” “If you get sick or have an accident, how worried are you that you will be able to pay your medical bills? Are you very worried, somewhat worried, or not at all worried?” “During the past 12 months, was there any time when you needed any of the following, but didn't get it because you couldn't afford it? Prescription medicines.” “Do you have paid sick leave on this main job or business?”.