1/ The investigation of Missouri hair stylists who cut hair while infected + masked published today
Of 139 exposed clients, 67 agreed to PCR testing- 0 positive.
Stylist A's husband, daughter, son-in-law, & roommate all became infected, PCR +
#COVID19
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/6…
Of 139 exposed clients, 67 agreed to PCR testing- 0 positive.
Stylist A's husband, daughter, son-in-law, & roommate all became infected, PCR +
#COVID19
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/6…
2/ Both stylists were masked during all interactions w/ clients.
98% of clients who agreed to be interviewed (104 people) said they wore masks the entire time (the other few wore them most of the visit).
25% reduced capacity in indoor waiting area as well.
98% of clients who agreed to be interviewed (104 people) said they wore masks the entire time (the other few wore them most of the visit).
25% reduced capacity in indoor waiting area as well.
3/ Limitations
-not all clients agreed to PCR testing (72/139 did not), but all were contacted and followed for 14 days--> none reported developing any symptoms
-they did not trace clients who were exposed in the "pre symptomatic" period to these stylists
-PCR offered x1 only
-not all clients agreed to PCR testing (72/139 did not), but all were contacted and followed for 14 days--> none reported developing any symptoms
-they did not trace clients who were exposed in the "pre symptomatic" period to these stylists
-PCR offered x1 only
4/ My biggest take-aways from this:
-masks are critical, especially indoors (we have known this)
-reducing indoor capacity/minimizing crowding key
-household transmission is serious (Stylist A infected husband who lived w/ her + her kids + roommate who all lived separately)
-masks are critical, especially indoors (we have known this)
-reducing indoor capacity/minimizing crowding key
-household transmission is serious (Stylist A infected husband who lived w/ her + her kids + roommate who all lived separately)
