Study: High Rates of COVID-19 Among Grocery Workers

A study of 104 employees at a Boston store revealed that 20% had COVID-19, with 75% being asymptomatic. Customer-facing workers were five times more likely to test positive. This study is the first to assess pandemic risks for grocery workers.

What fraction of the workers at the Boston store were found to have COVID-19?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/5

What percentage of the infected workers showed no symptoms?

• 60%

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%

How much more likely were customer-facing workers to test positive compared to others?

• Twice

• Five times

• Four times

• Three times

What is the primary focus of the study released?

• Impact on healthcare workers

• Effect on school teachers

• Influence on office employees

• Risk to grocery workers

Which group of workers was the study the first to examine in terms of pandemic risk?

• Office employees

• Healthcare workers

• School teachers

• Grocery workers