Differences in COVID-19 Risk Between Occupational Groups and Employment Sectors in Germany

摘要

In employees in the health service and welfare workursing care sectors who are exposed to a significantly higher risk of infection compared to the general population as a result of their work activity, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be recognized as an occupational disease (OD) (1). However, the question arises as to whether increased risks of infection also exist in occupational groups other than those listed in the OD number 3101 information sheet (box).