2024 No Keeping schools open during the emergence of the COVID-19 alpha variant: Impact on the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 among children during the 2020-2021 school year in France https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arcped.2024.07.005 Abdad, Leila Europe Epidemiological Observational Students Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Viruses COVID-19 adolescent Child SARS-CoV-2 Schools surveillance data Analyzing surveillance data, this study assessed SARS-CoV-2 spread among French children during the 2020-2021 school year, finding that school openings during the alpha wave were linked to testing outcomes but not major shifts in incidence. 2024