Key Takeaways from this Report
• In the past two weeks, clusters from social gatherings (such as parties, family gatherings, weddings, funerals) have increased. This trend is consistent with patterns seen in other parts of the country like the northeast, as referenced by Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House Coronavirus Task Force earlier in October.
• The number of cases associated with clusters in religious gatherings increased during September.
• The number of cases associated with meat and poultry processing clusters plants has decreased since early May.
• Clusters in college and university settings peaked in late August.