CDC tracks cluster of coronavirus cases in rural Arkansas to church, raising alarm on religious events
Contact tracers in rural Arkansas discovered "widespread transmission" within a church that spilled over into the surrounding community, a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Governors have placed varying degrees of restrictions on faith-based organizations from the start of the outbreak. "This outbreak highlights the potential for widespread transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, both at group gatherings during church events and within the broader community," the researchers wrote. "Faith-based organizations that are operating or planning to resume in-person operations, including regular services, funerals, or other events, should be aware of the potential for high rates of transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
The investigation traced the two infections to a three-day children's event held at the church between March 6 and March 8 and a bible study group held on March 11.that 34 members of the First Assemblies of God Church in Greers Ferry who attended a children's event there tested positive for the virus.
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