SARS-CoV-2 screening testing in schools for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in schools primarily for typically developing children is rare. However, less is known about transmission in schools for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), who are often unable to mask or maintain social distancing. The objectives of this study were to determine SARS-CoV-2 positivity and in-school transmission rates using weekly screening tests for school staff and students and describe the concurrent deployment of mitigation strategies in six schools for children with IDD.

Methods

From November 23, 2020, to May, 28, 2021, weekly voluntary screening for SARS-CoV-2 with a high sensitivity molecular-based saliva test was offered to school staff and students. Weekly positivity rates were determined and compared

SUBMITTER: Sherby MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8407928 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature