Important Data on COVID-19 Profile in Africa

Important Data on COVID-19 Profile in Africa

The purpose of this study is to Understand the natural history of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection to better define the period of infectiousness and transmissibility and to establish biobanks of COVID-19 blood and mucosal samples.

In this study ,the participants will be enrolled sequentially in the COVID-19 care referral centers. The infected hospitalized patient will be identified by the physicians in hospital. After the patient has given his/her informed consent the permission will be sought from him to approach his household contacts. The household contacts will be screened, and included in the study.

Patients hospitalized and positive for COVID-19 by PCR and their household contacts of all ages and gender (40% minimum of female), will be enrolled upon receipt of written informed consent.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Molecular (PCR) confirmed COVID-19 patients hospitalized in referral centers,
• Household contacts of hospitalized COVID-19 patient,
• Provided signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy