School Children Have Limited Coronavirus Infection Risk

A literature review of 14 studies published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases on October 29, 2020, found compared to younger - middle aged adults, the susceptibility to SARS-CoVo2 virus infection for children aged under 10 years of age is estimated to be significantly lower. And, there is evidence of more limited spread in schools when some mitigation measures are implemented.

Furthermore, these researchers from Harvard University and the UK suggested 'efforts should be undertaken to diminish mixing in individuals aged 18-35 years to mitigate the spread of the epidemic in the community.