April 5, 2021

Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Associated with a Local Bar Opening Event — Illinois, February 2021

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Transmission

Keywords (Tags): transmission

• Forty-six cases of COVID-19 were linked to an opening event for an indoor bar (accommodates ~100 persons) in rural Illinois in February 2021 (26 cases among patrons, 3 among staff, and 17 secondary cases). Among secondary cases, 12 occurred in eight households with children, two on a school sports team, and three in a long-term care facility (LTCF). Transmission associated with the opening event resulted in one school closure affecting 650 children (9,100 lost person-days of school) and hospitalization of one LTCF resident with COVID-19. Event attendees reported inconsistent mask use and not maintaining ≥6 ft of physical distance.

Sami et al. (Apr 5, 2021). Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Associated with a Local Bar Opening Event — Illinois, February 2021. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7014e3