NPS is sticking with their quarantine protocol as well.
I can see where Stitt and his "health experts" are coming from. Elementary and possibly middle school kids and younger are not spreading the disease. I have not heard of any outbreaks within schools or classrooms despite infected kids being in class for a day or two prior to testing positive. This is on top of all the kids who probably have it and don't show symptoms. I've long suspected that an immediate family member tests positive and decides to test the rest of the family which reveals the young kid has it as well. If there was ever a superspreader place it would be daycares and you don't see it at all.
However, I think it was a poor decision to release this new set of guidelines at a time when cases are at an all-time high. These school systems will most likely stick to their original policies or else be crucified by parents. Take whatever precautions necessary, just keep kids in school.
I can see where Stitt and his "health experts" are coming from. Elementary and possibly middle school kids and younger are not spreading the disease. I have not heard of any outbreaks within schools or classrooms despite infected kids being in class for a day or two prior to testing positive. This is on top of all the kids who probably have it and don't show symptoms. I've long suspected that an immediate family member tests positive and decides to test the rest of the family which reveals the young kid has it as well. If there was ever a superspreader place it would be daycares and you don't see it at all.
However, I think it was a poor decision to release this new set of guidelines at a time when cases are at an all-time high. These school systems will most likely stick to their original policies or else be crucified by parents. Take whatever precautions necessary, just keep kids in school.
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