Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

August 6, 2020

COVID-19 Outbreak Among Employees at a Meat Processing Facility — South Dakota, March–April 2020

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  • Steinberg et al. reported an outbreak of COVID-19 among employees at a meat processing facility in South Dakota during March 16–April 25, 2020. A total of 929 (26%) employees and 210 (9%) of their contacts were diagnosed with COVID-19. Two employees died. The highest attack rates occurred among employees who worked <6 feet from one another on the production line.  

Steinberg et al. (Aug 7, 2020). COVID-19 Outbreak Among Employees at a Meat Processing Facility — South Dakota, March–April 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6931a2