Saliva Molecular Testing for SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance in Two Italian Primary Schools

• Main Authors: Daniela Carmagnola (Author), Gaia Pellegrini (Author), Elena Canciani (Author), Dolaji Henin (Author), Mariachiara Perrotta (Author), Federica Forlanini (Author), Lucia Barcellini (Author), Claudia Dellavia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: No evidence has so far proven a significant role of schools in SARS-CoV-2 transmission, while the negative effects of their closure on children and adolescents are well documented. Surveillance, by means of frequent students and staff testing, has been advocated in order to implement sch...