Minimal in-school SARS-CoV-2 transmission with strict mitigation protocols at two independent schools in Nashville, TN.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted school operations. To better understand the role of schools in COVID-19 transmission, we evaluated infections at two independent schools in Nashville, TN during the 2020-2021 school year.

Methods

The cumulative incidence of COVID-19 within each school, age group, and exposure setting were estimated and compared to local incidence. Primary attack rates were estimated among students quarantined for in-school close contact.

Results

Among 1401 students who attended school during the study period, 98 cases of COVID-19 were reported, corresponding to cumulative incidence of 7.0% (95% confidence interval (CI): 5.7-8.5). Most cases were linked to household (58%) or community (31%) transmission, with few linked to in-school

SUBMITTER: Peetluk LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8597896 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature