An evidence-based theory of change for reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission in reopened schools

Chris Bonell; GJ Melendez-Torres; Russell Viner; Brooke Rogers; Michael Whitworth; Harry Rutter; James Rubin; George Patton

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102398

An evidence-based theory of change for reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission in reopened schools

Chris Bonell, GJ Melendez-Torres, Russell Viner, Brooke Rogers, Michael Whitworth, Harry Rutter, James Rubin, George Patton

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Schools have closed worldwide as part of measures to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission but are beginning to reopen in some countries. Various measures are being pursued to minimise transmission but existing guidance has not developed a comprehensive framework or theory of change. We present a framework informed by the occupational health hierarchy of control and a theory of change informed by realist approaches. We present measures focused on elimination, substitution, engineering, administration, education and personal protective equipment. We theorise that such measures offer a means of disrupting SARS-CoV-2 transmission via routes involving fomites, faeco-oral routes, droplets and aerosols.

Original language	English
Number of pages	6
Journal	HEALTH AND PLACE
Volume	64
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102398
Publication status	Published - 14 Jul 2020

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COVID-19
Disease control
Environment
Prevention
SARSCoV2
Schools

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