A cross-sectional and prospective cohort study of the role of schools in the SARS-CoV-2 second wave in Italy

During COVID-19 pandemic, school closure has been mandated in analogy to its effect against influenza, but it is unclear whether schools are early COVID-19 amplifiers. We performed a cross-sectional and prospective cohort study in Italy during the second COVID-19 wave (from September 30, 2020 until...

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