Effectiveness of Physical Distancing: Staying 6 Feet Over to Put Respiratory Viruses 6 Feet Under

Community transmission of severe acute respiratory illness Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Arizona was noted March 2020. It our hypothesis that the associated implementation physical distancing and masking led to a decline circulation detection common viruses. Nasopharyngeal swabs processed with Biofire, Film Array panel at Mayo Clinic were reviewed from January 1, 2017, July 31, A total 13,324 nasopharyngeal analyzed. Between April 2017- 2019 (Period A) mean 262 tests performed monthly, falling 128 for corresponding months 2020 B). reduction monthly number positive 71.5; Period B 2.8) positivity rate 25.04%; 2.07%) observed. Rhinovirus/enterovirus most prevalent virus, 21.6 cases (30.2% positives) 2 (72.7% B. Positivity second virus occurred 2.1 (3.3%) but absent Implementation coincides marked likely circulation. Data fall/winter will help clarify potential role as mitigation strategy, not only SARS-CoV-2 also seasonal battle against