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NEW: Is the new variant just as dangerous in children is it in adults? Is it more contagious in kids? What does it mean for schools? I heard these questions enough to take a deep dive. 1/6 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/health/coronavirus-variant-schools.html
First: Is the new variant just as dangerous in kids as in adults? No. The newest report from Public Health England, with detailed contact tracing, suggests it's about half as contagious in kids as in adults, nor do kids get any sicker with the new variant. 2/6
Is the new variant more contagious in kids than the current variant in the US? Yes, it is more contagious across all age groups. That means any risky activity is now that much riskier, and we'll need to adhere to the precautions that much more closely. 3/6
What does the new variant mean for schools? Extremely important question. The good news is that we know what to do: Good ventilation, masks, distancing, hand hygiene. The bad news: The contagiousness of the new variant leaves no room for half-measures. 4/6
If the variant catches on in the US as it did in Britain, and if the cases spike even higher than they are now, schools may need to close. But every expert I talked to emphasized how important it is to have schools be the last to close and the first to open. 5/6
For more, and to read about an example of a school that did all the right things, please read the article. 6/6
Feat. @mugecevik @jenkinshelen @uche_blackstock @ErinBromage https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/health/coronavirus-variant-schools.html
Feat. @mugecevik @jenkinshelen @uche_blackstock @ErinBromage https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/health/coronavirus-variant-schools.html
Ugh so many typos, sorry. Brain tired
