Compared with children who tested negative, those who tested positive were more likely to have attended gatherings and have had visitors at home, the researchers found. AdvertisementAdditionally, parents or guardians of children who were infected were less likely to report wearing masks at those gatherings. AdvertisementThe study also said that the “lack of consistent mask use” in schools led to some spread of the virus. Hobbs said protecting children from becoming infected with the coronavirus is essential to keeping the state’s schools and daycare open. “We all know the vital nature of school for our children developmentally, academically and socially,” she said.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 28, 2020 21:22 UTC