SARS-CoV-2 screening testing in schools for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

This study evaluated the impact of COVID-19 screening, masking, phased re-entry, and other mitigation strategies in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Positive cases were lower in the schools that implemented these mitigation strategies compared the community rates.

Resource Details

• Setting/Context of Implementation: School
• Topics of Practice: Outreach/ Education/ Communications|Testing
• Outcomes of Interest: Reduction of Health Disparities
• Level of Evidence: Best
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Social Determinants of Health: Education Access and Quality|Healthcare Access and Quality
• Outside of US: No