Investigating SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in UK Jewish Communities

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Like other ethnic minority groups, Jewish communities have been particularly badly affected by COVID-19. This may be because they have much larger families than the UK average and because members of this community mix more frequently or in different ways than in other parts of the UK population. In addition members of these communities often obtain information about health related issues from different sources.In this study we will survey households in a UK Jewish community and collect samples to test for evidence of COVID-19 infection. We will interview members of the community to understand people's understanding of risks from COVID-19 and how acceptable different future control strategies might be. We will use this data to understand how transmission spread in this community and in particular whether the larger households and higher number of children in this community played an important role in driving the high rates of COVID-19 seen. Locally information will be disseminated in collaboration with local community groups.Overall this information will help us better understand transmission in high-risk communities and the role of children in transmission of COVID-19.