Study shows targeted school closures can improve pandemic response
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 21-Oct-2026 17:17 ET (21-Oct-2026 21:17 GMT/UTC)
New research led by UMC Utrecht shows that school closures during a pandemic outbreak are most effective when they are carefully targeted. The study, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates that the right strategy depends on which age groups are driving transmission at different stages of an outbreak. This study provides guidance for authorities, allowing them to make smart and informed decisions regarding school closures in case of a pandemic outbreak.
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