Modeling infection dynamics and mitigation strategies to support K-6 in-person instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Douglas E MorrisonRoch NianogoVladimir ManuelOnyebuchi Aniweta ArahNathaniel AndersonTony KuoMoira InkelasPublished in: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences (2021)
Our model helps policymakers consider how mitigation options and the dynamics of school infection risks affect outcomes of interest. The model's parameters can be immediately updated in response to changes in epidemiological conditions, science of COVID-19 transmission dynamics, testing and vaccination resources, and reliability of mitigation strategies.