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Netherlands opened schools in April. Split classes in half; distancing for ages above 12.
By June: No distancing at school; no split classes for primary grades.
The country’s 7-day average of death was 0-3 all of July; depending the day.
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By June: No distancing at school; no split classes for primary grades.
The country’s 7-day average of death was 0-3 all of July; depending the day.
@sarahnadav
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms2024920?query=TOC
Finland had clsoed schools for a few months but they opened Grades 1-9 by mid-May with tight rules such as eating lunch in the classroom and no physical contact.
They opened more grades since then.
Their 7-day average of Covid deaths in July was 0-1.
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They opened more grades since then.
Their 7-day average of Covid deaths in July was 0-1.
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France opened lower grades until high school level in mid-May on a voluntary basis when the country’s 7 day average of deaths was above 200.
By June 22, it became mandatory to attend school.
On June 22, France’s 7 day average of Covid deaths was 32.
It is now at 8.
By June 22, it became mandatory to attend school.
On June 22, France’s 7 day average of Covid deaths was 32.
It is now at 8.
In Early May when Germany averaged 100+ daily deaths (down from its 238 peak), schools opened with rules such as testing every 4 days; smaller class sizes and masks in hallways. Children are now unleashed across Germany due to summer.
Germany’s daily Covid death count is at 4.
Germany’s daily Covid death count is at 4.
Belgium has the highest deaths-per-million residents in Europe.
They lost 300+ a day mid-April.
Some grades opened in May. In early June, primary schools were fully opened. No mass gatherings there; teachers had masks.
Their 7 day average of Covid deaths is now at 3.
They lost 300+ a day mid-April.
Some grades opened in May. In early June, primary schools were fully opened. No mass gatherings there; teachers had masks.
Their 7 day average of Covid deaths is now at 3.
Sweden kept schools open for ages under 16.
Sweden’s death per million (568) is lower than Spain (617) and Italy (581) who both had draconian lockdowns (NY is 1,683).
Sweden’s 7 day average of Covid deaths is now at 1.
Spain is now at 2.
Italy at 7.
NY at 17.
