Outbreak Investigation of COVID-19 Among Residents and Staff of an Independent and Assisted Living Community for Older Adults in Seattle, USA

This Journal of the American Medical Association case study reports on a survey of 142 residents and staff exposed to persons with COVID-19 among residents and staff of an independent/assisted living community in Seattle, Washington, USA. It found in independent/assisted living facilities, testing was a better strategy for identifying staff and older adults with COVID-19 than symptom screening, preventing a facility-wide outbreak. Furthermore, adherence to social distancing and preventive guidelines may also contribute to interruption of COVID-19 transmission.