VOICED : Los ninos transmiten poco la covid-19 en la escuela, según un estudio

A study by the Institut Pasteur in France found that children aged 6-11 transmit COVID-19 minimally in schools. Conducted in Crepy-en-Valois, the study involved 1,340 participants, including 510 children. Only three children were infected before school closures, and none transmitted the virus during exposure. Initial assumptions suggested high contagion among children, similar to the flu, but this study indicates a low risk of outbreaks originating from schools. However, researchers express caution regarding older students aged 16-18. The results are preliminary and not yet published in a peer-reviewed journal.

What age group was found to transmit COVID-19 minimally in schools according to the study?

• Children aged 6 to 11

• Teenagers aged 12 to 15

• Adults over 18

• Infants under 5

How many children were part of the study conducted in Crepy-en-Valois?

• 1,340

• 510

• 2,000

• 340

What was the duration of exposure before the schools closed in the study?

• One week

• Two weeks

• Three weeks

• Four weeks

What did initial studies suggest about children's viral load compared to adults?

• Children have a lower viral load

• Children do not carry the virus

• Children have a similar viral load

• Children have a higher viral load

What is a concern mentioned about older students in the study?

• They have a higher risk of severe illness

• They are not included in the study

• They are less likely to follow safety protocols

• They might transmit the virus more easily