20-plus people infected with COVID were at WA State Fair during first 2 weeks, officials say
Nearly two weeks after the start of the Washington State Fair, there are a number of COVID-19 contact tracing investigations involving fair workers and local people who attended the event.
Karen Irwin, COVID-19 communications lead for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, told The News Tribune in response to questions on Thursday, We are investigating more than 20 cases among Pierce County residents who attended or worked at the fair during their contagious or exposure period.
When asked for context, Nigel Turner, director of the communicable disease division for the department, told The News Tribune in a statement, One case of COVID-19 is too many. This virus is a preventable disease, and yet we are still seeing high cases across our community. We appreciate the many steps our partners at the fair are taking to lower the risk for visitors and workers, but vaccine remains our best shield against transmission and the severe consequences of COVID.
Turner also noted, So far, over 235 vaccines have been given at the fair.
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