Closing schools across the US in March reduced the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.<br />Doctors and scientists have reported the reduction was by as much as 60% in some areas.<br />Some states saw a lower number of confirmed infections at the time of school closure.<br />They also likely saw the biggest positive impact of children remaining at home.<br />These states cut cases by an estimated 72%, according to reports at UPI.<br />These states may have reduced their total number of infections by 49% by shutting schools.
