Corona Monitoring Nationwide (RKI-SOEP-2): Seroepidemiological Study on the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Across Germany

Abstract SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus, spread across Germany within just a short period of time. Seroepidemiological studies are able to estimate proportion population with antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 infection (seroprevalence) as well level undetected infections, which not captured in official figures. In seroepidemiological study Corona Monitoring Nationwide (RKI-SOEP-2), biospecimens and interview data were collected nationwide population-based subsample Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP). By using laboratory-analyzed blood samples detect virus, we identify history vaccination or participants. combining these results survey data, groups that at increased risk infection. linking RKI-SOEP-2 from other waves SOEP survey, will be examine medium- long-term impacts COVID-19 pandemic, including effects long COVID, diverse areas life. Furthermore, provide insight into population’s willingness vaccinated related attitudes conditions. sum, offer better understanding scope epidemic can help identifying target for control present future pandemics.