Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

March 15, 2021

Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Children in Summer Schools Applying Stringent Control Measures in Barcelona, Spain

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  • A study of SARS-CoV-2 transmission among children and staff in summer schools in Spain during July 2020 found that the transmission rate under strict prevention measures was lower in school-like facilities than the general population. The authors compared transmission rates using a normalized effective reproduction number that accounted for the time spent in each setting. Over 2,000 participants received repeated screening, with 30 children and 9 adults identified as primary cases; 12 of their 253 close contacts (4.7%) were positive. Prevention measures included forming bubble groups, frequent handwashing, wearing facemasks, and participating in mostly outdoor activities.

Jordan et al. (Mar 12, 2021). Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Children in Summer Schools Applying Stringent Control Measures in Barcelona, Spain. Clinical Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciab227