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Limited secondary Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in child care programs — Rhode Island, June 1–July 31, 2020
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August 21, 2020
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Source: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report ; v. 69, early release, August 21, 2020
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Journal Article:Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
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Description:On June 1, 2020, with declines in coronaVirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and hospitalizations in Rhode Island,* child care programs in the state reopened after a nearly 3-month closure implemented as part of mitigation efforts. To reopen safely, the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (RIDHS) required licensed center- and home-based child care programs to reduce enrollment, initially to a maximum of 12 persons, including staff members, in stable groups (i.e., staff members and students not switching between groups) in physically separated spaces, increasing to a maximum of 20 persons on June 29. Additional requirements included universal use of masks for adults, daily symptom screening of adults and children, and enhanced cleaning and disinfection according to CDC guidelines.† As of July 31, 666 of 891 (75%) programs were approved to reopen, with capacity for 18,945 children, representing 74% of the state’s January 2020 child care program population (25,749 children).
High compliance with RIDHS requirements was observed during 127 unannounced program monitoring visits (C Molina, RIDHS, personal communication, 2020). Program administrators reported that maintaining stable staffing was the most difficult requirement to implement because of the need to rotate staff members to cover teacher breaks, vacation, and sick leave and that continued adherence to small, stable classes might not be feasible without additional funding.
Suggested citation for this article: Link-Gelles R, DellaGrotta AL, Molina C, et al. Limited Secondary Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Child Care Programs — Rhode Island, June 1–July 31, 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 21 August 2020.
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ISSN:0149-2195 (print);1545-861X (digital);
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Volume:69
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Issue:35
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