Reopening schools too early could spread COVID-19 even faster – especially in the developing world
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2020-08-10
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Lagakos, David
Yam, Emilie
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David Lagakos, Emilie Yam. "Reopening schools too early could spread COVID-19 even faster – especially in the developing world."
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Low-income countries face a very different set of circumstances to high-income countries when it comes to reopening schools after lockdown. In developing countries, adults and the elderly generally have more contact with children than those in advanced economies. A new study predicts that delaying school openings in developing countries could save lives.
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