Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in educational settings in 2020: a review.
Constantine VardavasKaterina NikitaraAlexander G MathioudakisMichele Hilton BoonRevati PhalkeyJo Leonardi-BeeAnastasia PharrisCharlotte DeoganJonathan E SukPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Transmission in educational settings in 2020 was minimal-when NPI measures were implemented in parallel. However, with an upsurge of cases related to variants of concern, continuous surveillance and assessment of the evidence is warranted to ensure the maximum protection of the health of students and the educational workforce, while also minimising the numerous negative impacts that school closures may have on children.