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COVID-19 Outbreak in an Amish Community — Ohio, May 2020
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November 13 2020
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 69(45):1671-1674
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Alternative Title:MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
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Description:In the United States, outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2, the Virus that causes coronaVirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), were initially reported in densely populated urban areas (1); however, outbreaks have since been reported in rural communities (2,3). Rural residents might be at higher risk for severe COVID-19-associated illness because, on average, they are older, have higher prevalences of underlying medical conditions, and have more limited access to health care services.* In May, after a cluster of seven COVID-19 cases was identified in a rural Ohio Amish community, access to tTesting was increased. Among 30 additional residents tested by real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR; TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit),| 23 (77%) received positive test results for SARS-CoV-2. Rapid and sustained Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was associated with multiple social gatherings. Informant interviews revealed that community members were concerned about having to follow critical mitigation strategies, including social distancing| and mask wearing.| To help reduce the ongoing Transmission risk in a community, state and county health department staff members and community leaders need to work together to develop, deliver, and promote culturally responsive health education messages to prevent SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and ensure that access to tTesting services is timely and convenient. Understanding the dynamics of close-knit communities is crucial to reducing SARS-CoV-2 Transmission.
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Pubmed ID:33180753
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC7660662
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