Cluster of Coronavirus Disease Associated with Fitness Dance Classes, South Korea

Cluster of Coronavirus Disease Associated with Fitness Dance Classes, South Korea

During 24 days in Cheonan, South Korea, 112 persons were infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 associated with fitness dance classes at 12 sports facilities. Intense physical exercise in densely populated sports facilities could increase risk for infection. Vigorous exercise...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sukbin Jang, Si Hyun Han, Ji-Young Rhee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
respiratory infections
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
SARS-CoV-2
SARS
COVID-19
2019 novel coronavirus disease
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/8/20-0633_article
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Summary:During 24 days in Cheonan, South Korea, 112 persons were infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 associated with fitness dance classes at 12 sports facilities. Intense physical exercise in densely populated sports facilities could increase risk for infection. Vigorous exercise in confined spaces should be minimized during outbreaks.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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