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COVID-19 Outbreak Among Farmworkers — Okanogan County, Washington, May–August 2020

Description
Examined risk factors for COVID-19 among fruit grower employees working in orchard and warehouse settings in Okanogan County, Washington. Looked at the impact of housing, comparing those living in the community to those living in congregate temporary housing. Also looked at infection rates by job role.
Author(s)
James S. Miller, Michelle Holshue, Tia K.H. Dostal, Laura P. Newman, Scott Lindquist
Citation
MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(17), 617-621
Date
04/2021
Type
Document
Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tagged as
Agricultural health and safety · COVID-19 · Housing and homelessness · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Washington

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