Table 4.
Preventive measures: rapid systematic review.
| Author | Minimum Physical Distance | Mask at School: Staff | Mask at School: Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonell et al. [47] |
2 m between desks | N95 surgical masks (where supplies are short should be prioritized for clinical and social care staff) | In secondary schools |
| Cohen et al. [49] |
NA | Mandatory at all times | In secondary schools. Less restrictive in classes where physical distancing is possible |
| Ghate et al. [46] |
Always at least 1 m for all | Compulsory for all | Compulsory for all |
| Johansen et al. [45] |
At least 1 m for all | Only when pupils/staff become ill and it is not possible to maintain a distance of 2 m | Only when pupils/staff become ill and it is not possible to maintain a distance of 2 m |
| Simon et al. [48] |
1.5 m if high rates of transmission 1 | Cloth face mask if distance rules cannot be observed | >10 years: recommended 6–10 years: recommended if high rates of transmission 1 |
Abbreviations: NA, Not Available 1 Defined as >50 new cases per 100.000 inhabitants of confirmed COVID-19 cases within the district in last 7 days.