2 Studies Suggest Young Children May Be Major Drivers of the Coronavirus Pandemic
One study also found that children, ages five to 17 with mild or moderate coronavirus symptoms have as much virus in their nasopharynx as adults.
One study also found that children, ages five to 17 with mild or moderate coronavirus symptoms have as much virus in their nasopharynx as adults.
A survey from Healthline also found 21% of parents have no choice but to leave their children home alone while they go to work.
Testing for COVID-19 every two days, even with a low-quality test, will avert more infections than weekly testing with a higher-quality alternative.
“We need to stay safe from Covid-19 by staying at home – and we need you to stay home in order to protect yourselves and your fellow students, your teachers, the many workers who serve you on campus…”
One study found that healthcare workers who worked directly with COVID-19 patients were nine times more likely to test positive for the virus than workers in non-COVID-19 units. Another study looked at the effects of building ventilation.
With lower than normal vaccination coverage, children may be at higher risk for vaccine-preventable diseases such as influenza, measles, whooping cough, chicken pox, and more.
The guidelines left many of the details on how to safely reopen schools up to local officials.
According to a new survey, 56% of Americans are extremely/very concerned that reopening schools will cause a surge in COVID-19 infections.
The Florida Department of Education is working to create guidance on how schools should approach emergency drills while social distancing requirements are in place.
A new study analyzed 59,073 people who had contact with 5,706 coronavirus patients, focusing on people believed to be the first infected in their household.