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A new return-to-school program utilized saliva-based reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) pooled screening and safety protocols. This strategy effectively identified COVID-19 cases, enabling schools to remain open during the pandemic.

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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread school closures, negatively impacting children's physical and psychosocial well-being.
  • Essential workers were prioritized, while most students faced disruptions to education and daily life.
  • A comprehensive program was developed to facilitate safe school reopenings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel "Return to School" program designed to maintain educational continuity.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a behavior safety protocol combined with saliva-based RT-PCR pooled screening.
  • To provide a strategy for keeping schools operational amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • The program involved pre-school safety protocols and in-school disease control measures.
  • A key component was saliva-based RT-PCR pooled screening, where 24 samples were tested together.
  • Positive pools were re-tested in smaller groups (pools of 2) to pinpoint individual infections, followed by individual testing if necessary.

Main Results:

  • During a 16-week period (August 31–December 20, 2020), 3 positive pools of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) were detected.
  • These positive pools led to the identification of 3 individual cases (2 teachers, 1 staff member).
  • The screening protocol successfully identified infections within the school setting.

Conclusions:

  • Saliva-based RT-PCR pooled testing is a crucial tool for maintaining school operations.
  • This method offers a viable solution for ongoing school safety until widespread vaccination is achieved.
  • The "Return to School" program demonstrates a practical approach to managing infectious disease in educational environments.