CDC Report: Low risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools with precautions in place

COVID-19 Cases and Transmission in 17 K–12 Schools — Wood County, Wisconsin, August 31–November 29, 2020 – CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Related viewpoint: Data and Policy to Guide Opening Schools Safely to Limit the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Infection – JAMA

Commentary on Twitter

Important study:
While covid test + rates ranged from 7 to 40% in the community, K-12 schools were able to open with nearly no transmission linked to school.

The harm of school closure will tear the fabric of society; these steps are worth it to reopen. https://t.co/q0SXpqJrqw pic.twitter.com/rsL7EkVsZZ

— Dr. Vinay Prasad MD MPH, Associate Professor (@VPrasadMDMPH) January 26, 2021