Study Objectives: To perform COVID-19 diagnostic and serologic testing on emergency medical personnel in Polk County to determine: 1. COVID-19 prevalence 2. Rate of convalesced personnel (+antibodies) 3. Rate of asymptomatic carriers
This observational study involves a community wide program offering free COVID-19 testing to
county front line workers, including EMS personnel, board of county commissioners and
sheriffs' office personnel. These personnel will also be asked to fill out a survey that asks
about their medical history and which of any symptoms they have experienced in the prior
three weeks. The survey is voluntary and written informed consent is obtained . EMS personnel
can still get the free testing even if they do not want to fill out the survey.
The primary objective of the study is to describe the prevalence of COVID-19 antigen and IgM
and IgG markers amongst our county/EMS workers.
The secondary objective is to describe whether the antigen/antibody markers are significantly
correlated to the presence of a set of symptoms in the prior 3 weeks, and/or to the baseline
demographics such as age, sex, and presence of co-morbidities.
Diagnostic Test: COVID-19 antigen and antibody tests, and influenza rapid test
Study volunteers will be offered free COVID-19 and influenza testing and the opportunity to complete an electronic survey about any symptoms.
Inclusion Criteria:
Polk County (FL) emergency personnel including EMS, Fire Rescue, Board of County
Commissioners, and Sheriff's office
Exclusion Criteria:
Age < 18
Polk County Fire Rescue
Bartow, Florida, United States
Campion, Breanna
Polk County Fire Rescue