Coronavirus outbreak at Illinois bar infects dozens, CDC report finds
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A coronavirus outbreak at a rural bar in Illinois resulted in at least 46 infections, hospitalized a long-term care resident and likely spurred the closure of a 650-student school, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The event occurred in February and was said to be a celebration of the bar’s opening. While the total number of attendees was unclear, the bar could accommodate about 100 people, the health agency wrote. The Illinois Department of Public Health was alerted of the outbreak through a state reporting system, and investigated the outbreak with local health officials, per the CDC. Study authors described the indoor event as having "no outside air flow," and attendees "reported inconsistent mask use and not maintaining ≥6 ft of physical distance." Of the 46 reported cases, 26 infections cropped up among bar patrons, three occurred among staff, and 17 were listed as "secondary cases," or contacts who didn’t attend the event. Officials noted one asymptomatic attendee had a confirmed positive COVID-19 diagnosis the day before the event.
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