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Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes when implemented in multiple real-life settings, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities.

SARS-CoV-2 screening testing in schools for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Sherby, M. R., Walsh, T. J., Lai, A. M., Neidich, J. A., Balls-Berry, J. E., Morris, S. M., Head, R., Prener, C. G., Newland, J. G., Gurnett, C. A., COMPASS-T Study Group

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Peer Review Study

Outreach/ Education/ Communications
Testing
Education Access and Quality
Healthcare Access and Quality
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
ACCESS RESOURCE
Facemask

Mitigation and Prevention

This study evaluated the impact of COVID-19 screening, masking, phased re-entry, and other mitigation strategies in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Positive cases were lower in the schools that implemented these mitigation strategies compared the community rates.

Resource Details

Outcomes of Interest

Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Setting(s) of Implementation

School

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2020-2021