Considerations for School ClosureRecommendations on school closure based on available science, reports from other countries and consultation with school health experts. 2-4 weeks of closure), or as part of a larger community mitigation strategy for jurisdictions with substantial community spread* (medium to long length, i.e. In places where school closures are necessary, the anticipated academic and economic impacts and unintended impacts on disease outcomes must be planned for and mitigated. Special consideration must be given for health care workers so that school closures do not impact their ability to work. *Substantial community spread is defined as large scale community transmission, health care staffing significantly impacted, multiple cases within communal settings.

Source: Washington Post March 15, 2020 16:12 UTC