Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-13-2020
Keywords
COVID-19, Maine
Publication Title
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Abstract
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Large gatherings pose a high risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
What is added by this report?
A wedding reception with 55 persons in a rural Maine town led to COVID-19 outbreaks in the local community, as well as at a long-term care facility and a correctional facility in other counties. Overall, 177 COVID-19 cases were linked to the event, including seven hospitalizations and seven deaths (four in hospitalized persons). Investigation revealed noncompliance with CDC’s recommended mitigation measures.
What are the implications for public health practice?
To mitigate transmission, persons should avoid large gatherings, practice physical distancing, wear masks, stay home when ill, and self-quarantine after exposure to a person with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Recommended Citation
Mahale P, Rothfuss C, Bly S, et al. Multiple COVID-19 Outbreaks Linked to a Wedding Reception in Rural Maine — August 7–September 14, 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2020;69:1686–1690. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6945a5
Comments
Corresponding author: Parag Mahale, Parag.Mahale@maine.gov
All authors have completed and submitted the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors form for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. No potential conflicts of interest were disclosed.