Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies among truck drivers and assistants in Kenya
Kagucia W., Gitonga J., Kalu C., Ochomo E., Ochieng B., Kuya N., Karani A., Nyagwange J., Karia B., Mugo D., Karanja H., Tuju J., Mutiso A., Maroko H., Okubi L., Maitha E., Ajuck H., Bogita M., Mudindi R., Mukabi D., Moracha W., Bulimu D., Andanje N., Shiraku E., Okuku R., Ogutu M., Aman R., Mwangangi M., Amoth P., Kasera K., Ng’ang’a W., Mariga R., Munabi T., Ramadhan S., Mwikali J., Nasike R., Andera C., Nechesa R., Kiplagat B., Omengo J., Oteba S., Mwangi A., Mkanyi D., Karisa G., Migosi J., Msili P., Mwambire S., Boniface A., Nyaguara A., Voller S., Otiende M., Bottomley C., Agoti C., Ochola-Oyier L., Adetifa I., Etyang A., Gallagher K., Uyoga S., Barasa E., Bejon P., Tsofa B., Agweyu A., Warimwe G., Scott A.
In October 2020, anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroprevalence among truck drivers and their assistants (TDA) in Kenya was 42.3%, higher than among other key populations. TDA transport essential supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, placing them at increased risk of being infected and of transmitting SARS-CoV-2 infection over a wide geographical area.