Reopening schools too early could spread COVID-19 even faster – especially in the developing world

Reopening schools too early could spread COVID-19 even faster – especially in the developing world Lagakos, David; Yam, Emilie Low-income countries face a very different set of circumstances to high-income countries when it comes to reopening schools after lockdown. In developing countries, adults and the elderly generally have more contact with children than those in advanced economies. A new study predicts that delaying school openings in developing countries could save lives.