COVID-19 outbreaks associated with youth club sports: Maricopa County, Arizona, September-November 2020
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health in Arizona investigated three COVID-19 outbreaks associated with club sports, two in tournaments and one in a hockey league. During September through November 2020, 195 team-associated and 69 secondary household contact cases were identified among 2093 athletes, coaches, and staff members; the team attack rate ranged from 6% to 72%. Outbreaks occurred during high community transmission periods in Maricopa County. Identification of contacts and characterization of prevention strategies were challenging because of limited cooperation from athletes, families, and staff.
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| Notations: | junior sports management and organisation of sport |
| Tagging: | Coronavirus COVID-19 |
| Published in: | American Journal of Public Health |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
2022
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306579 |
| Volume: | 113 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Pages: | 216-219 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | advanced |