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Large Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease among Wedding Attendees, Jordan
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|May 21, 2020
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A wedding in Jordan caused a large coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. This study highlights the high transmission risk of SARS-CoV-2 during mass gatherings.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- The emergence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in 2020 posed a significant global health threat.
- Mass gatherings present unique challenges for infectious disease control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the transmission dynamics of COVID-19 originating from a mass gathering event.
- To assess the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spread during social events.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study design.
- Data collection from 350 attendees of a wedding event in Jordan in March 2020.
- Analysis of COVID-19 case development among attendees.
Main Results:
- A total of 76 out of 350 wedding attendees developed COVID-19.
- The event resulted in a significant outbreak, demonstrating rapid disease spread.
- High secondary attack rate observed within the attendee group.
Conclusions:
- Mass gatherings, such as weddings, are high-risk settings for COVID-19 transmission.
- Effective public health interventions are crucial to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 spread during large social events.
- The findings underscore the importance of limiting transmission during the pandemic.
Abstract:
In March 2020, a wedding in Jordan led to a large outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We collected data on 350 wedding attendees, 76 who of whom developed COVID-19. Our study shows high communicability of COVID-19 and the enormous risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 virus transmission during mass gatherings.
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