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Rapid Review: What is known about the risk of transmission of COVID-19 during musical activities such as singing or playing a wind instrument, and how can these risks be mitigated?

Available reviews suggest that the risk of transmission through singing and instrument playing could be mitigated through standard public health measures.


Citation:

National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools. (2021, February 3). Rapid Review: What is known about the risk of transmission of COVID-19 during musical activities such as singing or playing a wind instrument, and how can these risks be mitigated? http://res.nccmt.ca/res-music-EN

Public health topic area:

Infection Prevention and Control

Review question:
Population
Musicians/performers (wind players, brass players, singers); Musician to audience transmission
Intervention
Singing/playing an instrument; Exposure to people singing/playing an instrument (e.g., choir/orchestra conductor); Strategies for prevention & control
Comparisons
N/A
Outcomes
COVID-19 infection and/or secondary infection and/or outbreaks; Detection of virus in simulated environment
Setting
Bands, choirs, music groups in all settings, including professional, religious, and school; Indoor and outdoor settings
Search Updated:

Jan 4, 2021

Review Completed:

Feb 3, 2021