From: Simulating preventative testing of SARS-CoV-2 in schools: policy implications
Testing Strategy | Major Pros | Major Cons |
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Random regular testing in which all or a sample of students and schools are tested regularly | Can be integrated into routine in-school childhood vaccinations | Large samples maybe needed to be effective |
One-time testing of all students and teachers returning to schools after summer holidays or school closure | Can help reducing the anxiety of reopening among the students, schools’ staff and parents | Lsrge number of tests to be processed at a given time and may not prevent contamination after testing. |
Testing students and teachers with symptoms | Small number of tests are required. | Detects symptomatic cases only |