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COVID-19 Outbreak Associated With a Fitness Center-Minnesota, September-November 2020.
Tara Suhs1, Daniel Gerlach1, Jacob Garfin1
1Minnesota Department of Health, St Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Summary
A COVID-19 outbreak occurred at a Minnesota fitness center, leading to 23 SARS-CoV-2 infections. Transmission happened despite adherence to prevention strategies, highlighting challenges in controlling respiratory virus spread.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Fitness centers can be venues for respiratory virus transmission.
- Controlling outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) remains a public health priority.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak at a fitness center in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- To determine the extent of SARS-CoV-2 transmission within the fitness center environment.
Main Methods:
- Epidemiological investigation of identified cases.
- Whole genome sequencing of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) isolates.
Main Results:
- Twenty-three SARS-CoV-2 infections were identified (5 employees, 18 members).
- Transmission was confirmed at the fitness center.
- Infections occurred despite the implementation of recommended prevention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Fitness centers can facilitate SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
- Adherence to prevention strategies may not be sufficient to prevent all outbreaks.
- Further research into effective control measures in communal indoor spaces is warranted.
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