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Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies among truck drivers and assistants in Kenya

E Wangeci Kagucia; John N Gitonga; Catherine Kalu; Eric Ochomo; Benard Ochieng; Nickline Kuya; Angela Karani; James Nyagwange; Boniface Karia; Daisy Mugo; Henry K Karanja; James Tuju; Agnes Mutiso; Hosea Maroko; Lucy Okubi; Eric Maitha; Hossan Ajuck; Mary Bogita; Richmond Mudindi; David Mukabi; Wycliffe Moracha; David Bulimu; Nelson Andanje; Evans Shiraku; Rosemary Okuku; Monicah Ogutu; Rashid Aman; Mercy Mwangangi; Patrick Amoth; Kadondi Kasera; Wangari Ng'ang'a; Rodgers Mariga; Tobias Munabi; Susan M Ramadhan; Janet Mwikali; Rose Nasike; Cornelius Andera; Roselyne Nechesa; Benson K Kiplagat; Julius Omengo; Simon Oteba; Arthur Mwangi; Dorcas Mkanyi; George Karisa; Judith K Migosi; Patrick Msili; Samson Mwambire; Anthony M Boniface; Amek Nyaguara; Shirine Voller; Mark Otiende; Christian Bottomley; Charles N Agoti; Lynette I Ochola-Oyier; Ifedayo M O Adetifa; Anthony O Etyang; Katherine E Gallagher; Sophie Uyoga; Edwine Barasa; Philip Bejon; Benjamin Tsofa; Ambrose Agweyu; George M Warimwe; J Anthony G Scott.

Preprint En | PREPRINT-MEDRXIV | ID: ppmedrxiv-21251294

In October 2020, anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroprevalence among truck drivers and their assistants (TDA) in Kenya was 42.3%, higher than among other key populations. TDA transport essential supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, placing them at increased risk of being infected and of transmitting SARS-CoV-2 infection over a wide geographical area.