SARS-CoV-2 Infection Dynamics in Children and Household Contacts in a Slum in Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

In our setting, children do not seem to be the source of SARS-CoV-2 infection and most frequently acquire the virus from adults. Our findings suggest that, in settings such as ours, schools and child care potentially may be reopened safely if adequate COVID-19 mitigation measures are in place and staff are appropriately immunized.