Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

October 23, 2020

Adoption of Strategies to Mitigate Transmission of COVID-19 During a Statewide Primary Election — Delaware, September 2020

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  • Survey responses from primary election poll workers in Delaware indicated that SARS-CoV-2 mitigation measures at polling places generally aligned with CDC guidelines and were widely adopted and feasible, but there were some gaps in infection prevention control efforts. Most poll workers surveyed had good knowledge about SARS-CoV-2 transmission and 80% had received COVID-19 mitigation training. However, masks were not always worn correctly (covering both nose and mouth), and 72% of respondents reported being within 6 feet of more than 100 people on election day.

Leidman et al. (Oct 23, 2020). Adoption of Strategies to Mitigate Transmission of COVID-19 During a Statewide Primary Election — Delaware, September 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6943e2