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Clemens Koestner1, Stephan Letzel1,2, Viktoria Eggert1
1Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, University Medical Center of the University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Abstract:
Given the inconsistent state of research regarding the role of pupils and teachers during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Germany, statewide and nationwide data of infection case rates were analyzed to contribute to the discourse. Infection data from official sources ranging from mid to late 2020 were collected, prepared and analyzed to answer the question if pupils, teachers and general population differed in active case rates or not. The data showed that pupils and teachers case rates didn't exceeded those of the general population. In conclusion, it seems appropriate to appraise school-related measures to mitigate the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic sufficiently. Data quality is a yet to overcome obstacle to provide good evidence-based recommendations regarding the management around infection cases in schools.
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