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. 2021 Apr 29:ciab321. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciab321

Widespread SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Among Attendees at a Large Motorcycle Rally and their Contacts, 30 US Jurisdictions, August–September, 2020

Rosalind J Carter 1,, Dale Rose 1, Rebecca Sabo 1, Joshua Clayton 2, Jonathan Steinberg 1,2,3, Mark Anderson 1; CDC COVID-19 Response Team1
PMCID: PMC8135316  PMID: 33912907

Abstract

The 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle rally resulted in widespread transmission of SARS-CoV-2 across the United States. At least 649 COVID-19 cases were identified, including secondary and tertiary spread to close contacts. To limit transmission, persons attending events should wear masks and practice physical distancing. Persons with a known exposure should quarantine and obtain COVID-19 testing.

Keywords: SARS-CoV2, COVID-19, Sturgis, mass gathering, transmission


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