Post Reports Delta’s stress test on schools
Sep 14, 2021
Yasmeen Abutaleb, a health and policy reporter for The Washington Post, sheds light on the complex landscape of school reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the inconsistent application of CDC guidelines across various districts and the frustrations of parents and educators. With the Delta variant causing concern, Abutaleb highlights the urgent need for clear, uniform policies on mask-wearing and communication about positive cases. The conversation navigates the balance between in-person learning and health risks as schools adapt to these challenges.
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Weekly Spit Tests
- Alexis Diao describes her weekly routine of giving her five-year-old a COVID spit test before school.
- This is a requirement of the school to ensure the safety of the students.
Mask Mandate Discrepancies
- Mask mandates vary across school districts, causing concern about children's safety.
- While some districts require masks, a quarter of the 200 largest districts do not.
Delta Variant's Impact
- The Biden administration prioritized in-person learning, but the Delta variant presents new challenges.
- CDC guidelines, developed before Delta, are now less effective, despite the administration's confidence.