The group of scientists concluded "that there was some evidence that children had milder symptoms than adults but that evidence on susceptibility and transmission was as yet unclear and recommended consideration of additional data gathering."
"Evidence remains inconclusive on both the susceptibility and infectivity of children, but the balance of evidence suggests that both may be lower than in adults," the scientists said in papers submitted to the British government up to end of April.
"Serological studies are starting to be available on child infection history, with some suggestinglow rates of infection," the scientists said.
The scientists said a robust testing and tracing system would be needed for schools to fully reopen.
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