Evaluation of a mobile COVID-19 vaccination van outreach service in an outer South London borough.

Background: This study aimed to explore differences in users of a COVID-19 mobile vaccine van service and users of a COVID-19 static vaccination hub, and the impact of changes in national COVID-19 vaccine policy on vaccine uptake.

Methods: The age distribution of male and female service users in each service was compared. The average number of vaccines administered per hour per week was analysed.

Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by children to contacts in schools and households: a prospective cohort and environmental sampling study in London.

Background: Assessing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by children in schools is of crucial importance to inform public health action. We assessed frequency of acquisition of SARS-CoV-2 by contacts of pupils with COVID-19 in schools and households, and quantified SARS-CoV-2 shedding into air and onto fomites in both settings.

Methods: We did a prospective cohort and environmental sampling study in London, UK in eight schools.