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, an infectious disease specialist at The University of Vermont Medical Center, argued that schools should open because school-aged children are far less important drivers of COVID-19 than adults.“Elementary schools are arguably higher priority for face-to-face schooling, since younger children are at lower risk for infection and transmission, and since parental supervision of younger children’s distance learning may be particularly challenging,” added Sorensen, who penned awith reopening tips.
Specific student populations, such as special education students and students with disabilities, would also benefit greatly from more time spent in face-to-face environments, Sorensen said.Parents should ask for and receive frequent updates from schools about plans for the fall. They should also be informed about plans if and when COVID infections are identified, Sharfstein said.
“I’d like to see parents investing now, during the summer, in doing things that can slow and stop the spread of the virus in their communities,” Widome said. “Now is a good time for kids to practice wearing masks and get used to them as they may be wearing them for longer stretches if school starts up in person,” Widome suggested.
She recommends parents try different mask designs and materials to see what children are more comfortable wearing.Parents should model healthy behavior at home and while out in public — another thing that could affect how well children adapt to reopening practices, Sorensen said.
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