School Closures Are Part Of A Well-Established Playbook On Containing Epidemics. But Are They Worth It In This One?

Thirteen countries, with a total of nearly 291 million students, have closed schools nationwide because of the coronavirus, most notably in China. But it's unclear what role children play in the spread of the coronavirus, and some question if the closures are necessary.

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