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Outcomes of School Closures and Reopenings in Israel during the COVID-19 Pandemic

To control SARS-CoV-2 transmission, Israel fully closed its educational facilities on March 13, 2020. A phased reopening began on May 3, and all schools reopened on May 17 with strict public health requirements, including facemask usage and social distancing. On May 26, a significant COVID-19 outbreak emerged at the Gymnasia Rehavia high school, resulting in over 130 cases among students and staff. Similar post-reopening spikes were also observed in South Korea and France.

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Updated 2026-07-03

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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Biomedical Sciences