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What is the specific role of daycares and schools in COVID-19 transmission?
Rapid Review
Completed
2022-12-07
2022-10-17
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Dr. Maureen Dobbins
Adolescents, COVID-19, Communicable & Infectious Disease, Grade School Aged, Preschool Aged
Evidence shows transmission in schools/daycares is low with strong IPAC measures in place. There is limited data on the impact of either staff or student vaccinations in mitigating risk of transmission in school and daycare settings.
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools. (2022, December 7). Living Rapid Review Update 18: What is the specific role of daycares and schools in COVID-19 transmission? https://nccmt.ca/pdfs/res/schools-daycares
Population: Children and adolescents aged 1–18 enrolled in daycare, school or camp
Intervention: Exposure to or diagnosis of COVID-19
Comparison: N/A
Outcome: Confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19