Research abstract

Spreading The Virus

It is a complex decision to decide if schools should open in the midst of a pandemic.

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Many doctors did not think that kids would be large spreaders of the coronavirus, but it turns out that they are. The first schools in the United States have reopened with classes done in person. This has already been setting off some alarms because the virus is spreading quickly. One district in North Atlanta had over 100 new cases of the virus after the first week of classes. It is a complex decision to open schools for in-person classes right now.

Key takeaways

  1. Many schools have opened again and alarm bells have gone off because of the virus.
  2. It is a complex decision to open up schools during the virus.
  3. It first appeared that the virus did not have a big impact on kids.

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