Abstract:Background: School closures were mandated in response to COVID-19 as a nonpharmaceutical intervention. Infl uenza A was widespread in Wisconsin at the time of mandate, March 18, 2020, allowing its evaluation for infl uenza interruption.Methods: Daily percent positivity of infl uenza A among primary care patients who received a rapid infl uenza diagnostic test was evaluated throughout two infl uenza seasons while schools were open and closed.Results: Median deviation from baseline of percent positivity was sign… Show more
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