2021•Academia LettersOpen access

Perceived Isolation and Health: Does isolation and feeling of loneliness pose a risk for severe SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Lina E. Lombo, Jasrita Singh, Peter Anto Johnson, John C. Johnson, Austin Albert Mardon

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Background: The mitigation strategies employed against the COVID-19 pandemic have severe mental health consequences. In particular, as a result of the social distancing protocols, loneliness is likely to increase. The aim of the present study was to

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Key concepts: Loneliness, Isolation (microbiology), Social isolation, Feeling, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Patient isolation