COVID-19 Outbreaks Associated With Youth Club Sports: Maricopa County, Arizona, September-November 2020

Am J Public Health. 2022 Feb;112(2):216-219. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2021.306579.

Abstract

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health in Arizona investigated three COVID-19 outbreaks associated with club sports, two in tournaments and one in a hockey league. During September through November 2020, 195 team-associated and 69 secondary household contact cases were identified among 2093 athletes, coaches, and staff members; the team attack rate ranged from 6% to 72%. Outbreaks occurred during high community transmission periods in Maricopa County. Identification of contacts and characterization of prevention strategies were challenging because of limited cooperation from athletes, families, and staff. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(2):216-219. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306579).

MeSH terms

  • Arizona / epidemiology
  • COVID-19 / epidemiology*
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Youth Sports*