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. 2021 Apr 29:ciab312. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciab312

COVID-19 Outbreaks at Two Construction Sites — New York City, October–November 2020

Dena Bushman 1,2,, Jency Sekaran 1, Nancy Jeffery 1, Caroline Rath 1, Joel Ackelsberg 1, Don Weiss 1, Winfred Wu 1, Katherine Van Oss 1, Kolthida Johnston 1, Jamie Huang 1, Umaima Khatun 1, Tara Sheikh 1, Jennie Sutcliff 3, Benjamin Tsoi 1; Facility Notifications Team
PMCID: PMC8135504  PMID: 33912901

Abstract

During October 23–November 16, 2020, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene investigated COVID-19 outbreaks at two construction sites. Challenges in adhering to the New York State Department of Health “Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Construction” were reported. To minimize outbreaks, jurisdictions should increase tailored outreach to the construction industry emphasizing infection prevention.

Keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Construction, New York City


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