COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 infection) Infections and Infestations
Conditions
Interventions
The researchers will undertake a large-scale mapping study of prior and current COVID-19 infection in pupils and staff, including prospective testing over 6 months, to dramatically enhance the underst
Sponsors
University of Bristol
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pupils and staff attending or employed at primary and secondary schools that are selected to participate in the study 2. Staff who complete a consent form and an online questionnaire 3. Pupils whose parents or guardians complete an online consent form and an online questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Adults who lack capacity to consent 2. Children who attend a school for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and children attending Nursery Schools (additional ethical approval will be requested for these settings as a subsequent amendment to this application as a modified protocol will be required)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Prevalence of current COVID-19 infection in the sample population measured by saliva-based viral RNA PCR test at a single timepoint 2. Prevalence of prior COVID-19 infection as determined by saliva-based antibody test salivary IgA and IgG at a single timepoint | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There are no secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactHarriet Downing
Outcome results
None listed