Association between SARS-CoV-2 infection, exposure risk and mental health among a cohort of essential retail workers in the USA

Abstract

In this single store sample, we found a considerable asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection rate among grocery workers. Employees with direct customer exposure were five times more likely to test positive for SARS-CoV-2. Those able to practice social distancing consistently at work had significantly lower risk of anxiety or depression.