Abstract
In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, most countries implemented school closures. In Norway, schools closed on 13 March 2020. The evidence of effect on disease transmission was limited, while negative consequences were evident. Before reopening, risk-assessment for paediatric risk groups was performed, concluding that most children can attend school with few conditions requiring preventative homeschooling. We here present infection prevention and control guidelines for primary schools and recommendations for paediatric risk groups.
Highlights
In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, most countries implemented school closures
On 24 March 2020, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) presented a risk assessment with multiple scenarios based on different target effective reproduction numbers (R eff )
School closures are most likely to be efficient if the virus has a low reproduction number (R < 2) and if attack rates are higher in children than in adults [5]
Summary
Employees at risk can still contribute to school education by working from home if possible
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
