"Mass gathering events and COVID-19 transmission in Borriana (Spain): A retrospective cohort study".

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Mass gathering events (MGEs) are associated with the transmission of COVID-19. Between 6 and 10 March 2020, several MGEs related to the Falles festival took place in Borriana, a municipality in the province of Castellon (Spain). The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of COVID-19 and its association with these MGEs, and to quantify the potential risk factors of its occurrence.

Methods

During May and June 2020, a population-based retrospective cohort study was carried out by the Public Health Center of Castelló and the Hospital de la Plana in Vila-real. Participants were obtained from a representative sample of 1663 people with potential exposure at six MGEs. A questionnaire survey was carried out to obtain information about attendance at MGEs and COVID-

SUBMITTER: Domenech-Montoliu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8389516 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature