2024 No Infection epidemiological effects of school closures during the second COVID-19 pandemic wave—an exemplary analysis within a lower Bavarian region https://doi.org/10.1007/s00103-024-03956-9 Deckart, Christine Europe Epidemiological Observational Modeling Students Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Viruses COVID-19 Incidence Interrupted times series analysis public health measures SARS-CoV-2 School Using interrupted time series analysis and regression modeling, this study assessed infection trends in Bavaria during the second COVID-19 wave, finding school closures significantly reduced cases among 6-18-year-olds. 2024