COVID-19 transmission due to delta variant in New York City public schools from October to December 2021

Publication Details

Authors: JK Varma, C Feldkamp, M Alexander, et al.

Year: 2022

Source: JAMA Network Open

Publisher: jamanetwork.com

Citations: 7

Citations per Year: 2.33

Google Scholar Rank: 98

Author Count: 4

Abstract

The New York City public school system is the largest in the US, with more than 1600 schools and more than 1 million enrolled students. For the 2021-2022 school year, COVID-19 mitigation strategies included universal masking, weekly screening testing, contact tracing, and quarantine protocols. This comprehensive analysis examines SARS-CoV-2 transmission patterns during the Delta variant surge in NYC public schools, providing critical evidence on the effectiveness of school-based mitigation measures and informing educational policy decisions during ongoing pandemic management efforts.

Key Findings

• Delta variant transmission dynamics in large urban school system
• Effectiveness of multilayered COVID-19 mitigation strategies in schools
• School-based transmission patterns and attack rates during Delta surge
• Impact of universal masking and screening testing programs
• Evidence-based guidance for educational policy and pandemic preparedness

Research Impact

This timely study (7 citations) provided crucial evidence on COVID-19 transmission in the largest US school system during the Delta variant period, informing national school reopening policies and pandemic mitigation strategies in educational settings worldwide.

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