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Apr 8, 2022 7 tweets 3 min read
COVID-LAB UPDATE:

Our team continues to monitor #COVID19 regional transmission & hospitalization data in this period of expected increased transmission with early spring holidays and travel.

Here’s what they’re seeing (1/7) 🧵⤵️ There are clear indications of increasing #COVID19 transmission in the Philadelphia region through our school-based testing program, as well as rising emergency department visits in the Northeast.

(2/7)
Apr 7, 2022 4 tweets 1 min read
Health education in schools presents a consistent opportunity to support youth in their development into healthy, productive adults.

In an issue brief, our experts share recommendations for strengthening health education.

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policylab.chop.edu/issue-briefs/h… On our blog, we share why we're invested in advancing school health education and our interest to include adolescent perspectives.

There are many groups involved in the implementation of health education in schools and we want to be helpful partners.
policylab.chop.edu/blog/listening…