CPRD GOLD SGSS March 2021

Second Generation Surveillance System (SGSS) is the national laboratory reporting system used in England to capture routine laboratory data on infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. The SARS-CoV-2 testing started in UK laboratories on 24/02/2020, with the SGSS data reflecting testing (swab samples, PCR test method) offered to those in hospital and NHS key workers (i.e. Pillar 1). The CPRD-SGSS linked data currently contain positive tests results only. Access to linked SGSS data is subject to prior protocol approval. This dataset is not covered by existing licences, and data can only be released to organisations within the UK/EU/EEA. Further information is available at https://www.cprd.com/linked-data. Coverage from 01/03/2020 to 29/09/2020.