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. 2021 Oct 28;16(10):e0258840. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258840

Table 4. Temperature screening and reporting of suspected COVID-19 cases in supermarkets in Kampala Capital City and Mukono Municipality, Uganda.

Description Attribute Frequency (n = 229) Percentage (%)
Supermarket have an infrared thermometer gun for screening every customer Yes 60 26.2
No 169 73.8
Supermarket screens every customer accessing the shopping section using an infrared thermometer (temperature gun) Yes 48 20.9
No 181 79.1
Screener/s maintaining distance (at least 2m) from customers (n = 48) Yes 38 79.2
No 10 20.8
Screener using infrared thermometer gun appropriately (Thermometer held 3–5 cm from temple to get accurate reading) (n = 48) Yes 47 97.9
No 1 2.1
Screener using flowchart or Screener must be able to apply case definition for COVID19) (n = 48) Yes 17 35.4
No 31 64.6
Screener wearing appropriate PPE (Using gloves, face shield or goggles, face mask) (n = 48) Yes 40 83.3
No 8 16.7
Infrared thermometer calibrated? (Look up manufacturer’s instructions on internet for calibration instructions) (n = 48) Yes 47 97.9
No 1 2.1
Supermarket performs screening on weekends Yes 38 16.6
No 191 83.4
Supermarket has a designated isolation room/ area for suspected cases of COVID 19 Yes 13 5.7
No 216 94.3
Staff trained on the use of comprehensive PPE Yes 114 49.8
No 115 50.2
Reporting of COVID-19 cases
Phone/phone credit available for contacting the Ministry of Health COVID-19 surveillance team in case of a suspected case Yes 95 41.5
No 134 58.5
List of phone numbers available for staff in the event of a suspect case (Must be readily available at the screening station. Staff should have one phone number for notification to avoid needing to call multiple stakeholders) Yes 123 53.7
No 106 46.3
Supermarket staff know who to call if a suspect case is identified? Yes 139 60.7
No 90 39.3