Amid 40% Rise Of Coronavirus In Kids, School Return Gets Bumpy Start

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on schools, highlighting closures in Georgia due to virus cases and the challenges of ensuring safety in schools. It addresses the higher infection rates among children and racial disparities, particularly affecting Latino families. The importance of safety protocols, such as mask-wearing and cleaning, is emphasized, with examples of successful in-person instruction in Ohio. The need for careful planning and adherence to guidelines for safe school reopening is underscored.

What was the reason for the temporary closure of a high school in Georgia?

• Renovation work

• A teacher strike

• Nine cases of COVID-19

• A student protest

What percentage of families in New York's largest school district opted for remote learning?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 10%

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, how many children tested positive for COVID-19 in the last two weeks of July?

• 150,000

• 50,000

• 200,000

• 97,000

What was the outcome of the summer camp in Georgia that ignored safety protocols?

• A minor outbreak with 10 cases

• No cases of COVID-19

• 260 cases of COVID-19

• A successful camp with no issues

Which state had a college that successfully conducted in-person classes without any COVID-19 cases?

• Ohio

• California

• Texas

• Florida