April 2, 2021

An Investigation into the Rates of Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during the First 6 Weeks of the 2020–2021 Academic Year in Primary and Post-Primary Schools in Cork and Kerry, Ireland

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Transmission

Keywords (Tags): school, transmission

• The overall incidence of SARS-CoV-2 in-school transmission was 4% during the first 6 weeks of the 2020-2021 academic year in primary and post-primary schools located in Cork and Kerry counties in southwest Ireland, according to government health records. Positivity among students and staff were 3% and 7%, respectively. For roughly every week spent by an index case in school, one secondary case emerged on average. School-related cases accounted for 2% of all notified cases in the region during the observation period. Schools implemented several mitigation measures following reopening, such as use of face coverings, physical distancing, and enhanced cleaning protocols.

White et al. (Apr 1, 2021). An Investigation into the Rates of Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during the First 6 Weeks of the 2020–2021 Academic Year in Primary and Post-Primary Schools in Cork and Kerry, Ireland. Irish Journal of Medical Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-021-02577-4