By , The infections illustrate the threat the virus poses to workers toiling in cramped quarters miles offshore. They also have raised questions about the effectiveness of extensive testing efforts to contain the pandemic’s spread on platforms.Alongside industries like mining and meatpacking, oil production has come under scrutiny during the pandemic as employees are forced to work, sleep and eat in confined areas.That is particularly true on offshore oil rigs, service vessels and so-called “floatels,” where a single infection can multiply quickly.In most other nations, outbreaks have been...…By , The infections illustrate the threat the virus poses to workers toiling in cramped quarters miles offshore. They also have raised questions about the effectiveness of extensive testing efforts to contain the pandemic’s spread on platforms.Alongside industries like mining and meatpacking, oil production has come under scrutiny during the pandemic as employees are forced to work, sleep and eat in confined areas.That is particularly true on offshore oil rigs, service vessels and so-called “floatels,” where a single infection can multiply quickly.In most other nations, outbreaks have been...WW…