Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 increased rapidly at an Arkansas university within two weeks of the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, likely facilitated by on- and off-campus congregate living settings and activities. Just 5% of the 965 people with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 at the university attended classes in person, and less than 1% of the positive cases were among faculty or staff, suggesting that transmission likely occurred primarily outside the classroom. A network analysis identified 54 gatherings, 91% of which were associated with fraternities or sororities.<\/p>\n
Vang et al. (Jan 8, 2021). Participation in Fraternity and Sorority Activities and the Spread of COVID-19 Among Residential University Communities \u2014 Arkansas, August 21\u2013September 5, 2020. MMWR. <\/i>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.15585\/mmwr.mm7001a5<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 increased rapidly at an Arkansas university within two weeks of the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, likely facilitated by on- and off-campus congregate living settings and activities. Just 5% of the 965 people with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 at the university attended classes in person, and less than 1% of the positive cases…<\/p>\n