Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreaks at 2 Construction Sites—New York City, October–November 2020
Dena Bushman, Jency Sekaran, Nancy Jeffery, Caroline Rath, Joel Ackelsberg, Don Weiss, Winfred Wu, Katherine Van Oss, Kolthida Johnston, Jamie Huang, Umaima Khatun, Tara Sheikh, Jennie Sutcliff, Benjamin Tsoi
Abstract
During 23 October-16 November 2020, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks at 2 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.
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