October 15, 2020

An Outbreak of COVID-19 Associated with a Recreational Hockey Game

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Transmission

Keywords (Tags): transmission

• A SARS-CoV-2 outbreak was identified in an indoor hockey game in Tampa, Florida in June. The index case experienced symptoms one day after the game; 2 days later he received a positive antigen test. Overall, 62% (13 of 21) players experienced illness 2-5 days after the game (8 teammates, 5 members of the other team), as did one rink staff member. Thirteen of 15 people, including the index case, had positive SARS-CoV-2 tests (11 PCR, 2 antigen). Two on-ice referees and one spectator were asymptomatic but did not seek testing.

Atrubin et al. (Oct 16, 2020). An Outbreak of COVID-19 Associated with a Recreational Hockey Game — Florida, June 2020. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6941a4