DC schools, daycares account for the majority of COVID-19 outbreaks, according to data

DC releases outbreak data

It's what many people have been wondering since the beginning of the pandemic –– which physical settings are seeing the most outbreaks of the coronavirus. Now, new data released by DC is giving us a look.

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.

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D.C. health defines and outbreak as two or more cases at a location within a 14-day period.

According to contact tracing date developed by the health department, universities and colleges accounted for the largest portion of outbreaks – with 27.5 percent.

DC releases contact tracing data

Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.

They say 30 outbreaks were recorded at institutions of higher learning between Aug. 1 and Nov. 26.

School buildings for students in kindergarten through 12th grade accounted for the second-most outbreaks during the same time period, with 17.4 percent; while daycare settings accounted for 13.8 percent.

Bars and restaurants matched daycare facilities with 13.8 percent.

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