In this special episode, Dr. Lena and Dr. Dean talk about disease due to the novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss major recent developments and focus on how to plan on opening schools, the risk of transmission from children, what parents may consider when thinking about sending their children to school and more.
Note that the information provided was accurate at the time this episode was recorded, and that this is a rapidly changing situation.
This episode written by Drs. Dean Blumberg and Lena van der List.
Supplemental information:

* NG Davies et al Age-dependent effects in the transmission and control of COVID-19 epidemics

* RM Viner et al School closure and management practices during coronavirus outbreaks including COVID-19: a rapid systematic review

* American Academy of Pediatrics COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Re-entry

* UC Davis Children’s Hospital Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for parents

Photo from Unicef.