The letter regarding kids and schools published yesterday is deeply problematic. It assumes knowledge of transmission in schools.
One of our top paediatric research institutes, MCRI, states we don't understand this and has an open study to address it. 1/N
One of our top paediatric research institutes, MCRI, states we don't understand this and has an open study to address it. 1/N
MCRI Website: "Ultimately, we need more evidence to understand how coronavirus(COVID-19) is spread in schools and ECEC, inform the best way to respond to outbreaks, and ensure that children, students and staff are supported and can continue to learn and thrive in 2021"
The research will also: "...... increase knowledge about...the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on school and ECEC communities."
Sadly this research requires kids to be infected to be successful.
Sadly this research requires kids to be infected to be successful.
Given this research is not complete, and the strong negative response from teachers, staff and parents, I would call on those who wrote the letter yesterday to issue a retraction and an apology to school communities.
Information on the MCRI study can be found here:
mcri.edu.au/research/proje…
It will be important that we protect schools as we don't want this project being overwhelmed with 'data'.
We need a plan for schools other than 'let it rip'.
mcri.edu.au/research/proje…
It will be important that we protect schools as we don't want this project being overwhelmed with 'data'.
We need a plan for schools other than 'let it rip'.
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