Prospective Pilot Study Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 Transmission-Limiting Measures in an On-Site School

Authors :: Shilpa G. Jani
Jasmin Ma
Uma Pulendran
Julianna C. Hsing
Jonathan Altamirano
Soleil Shah
Elizabeth Y. Toomarian
Yvonne Maldonado
Chih-Hung Jason Wang
Source :: Academic Pediatrics
Publication Year :: 2021
Publisher :: Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of Academic Pediatric Association, 2021.
Abstract: Objectives : The purpose of our study is to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of a comprehensive set of preventive measures in limiting secondary transmission of COVID-19 in schools. Methods : A prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate SARS-CoV-2 transmission in an independent K-8 school in San Mateo County, California. The research was conducted between September 14, 2020 through March 22, 2021 and consisted of: (1) demographic and epidemiological questionnaires; (2) daily symptom reporting; (3) weekly RT-PCR testing; and (4) periodic on-site qualitative observations. Results : 180 (79%) students and 63 (74%) on-site staff/contractors were enrolled. Participants reported symptoms in 144 (

Subjects :: Schools
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
Reproducibility of Results
Pilot Projects
mitigation strategies
Article
school reopening
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
preventive measures
Humans
Prospective Studies
Child
on-site learning

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