Professor Chris Whitty interview on children returning to schools

What is the primary concern regarding children and the spread of infections to adults?

• Children may spread infections to adults, but the risk is lower than adult-to-adult transmission.

• Children are the main source of infection to adults.

• Children rarely catch infections at school.

• Children are immune to infections.

How do schools contribute to the spread of infections indirectly?

• By increasing direct child-to-adult transmission.

• By facilitating more adult interactions and mixing.

• By keeping children isolated from adults.

• By reducing the number of adults going to work.

What is a significant factor in the increased transmission risk when schools are open?

• Children staying at home.

• Adults meeting at school gates and workplaces.

• Children spreading infections directly to adults.

• Schools being closed.

How do teenagers compare to younger children in terms of spreading infections?

• Teenagers are less likely to spread infections than younger children.

• Teenagers are more similar to adults in their ability to spread infections.

• Teenagers spread infections only to other teenagers.

• Teenagers do not spread infections at all.

What does the evidence suggest about the transmission from children to adults?

• It is non-existent for children of all ages.

• It is stronger for younger children than for teenagers.

• It is weaker for children, especially younger ones, compared to adults.

• It is equally strong for all age groups.