As the Delta variant continues to surge, nearly three-quarters of U.S. counties are now indicating high levels of COVID-19 transmission. It feels all too familiar, doesn’t it? Just a year ago, parents were navigating a challenging back-to-school scenario, whether in-person, online, or a mix of both, amidst rising COVID-19 cases and accompanying fears. Fast forward to this school year, which should be a time of optimism due to increasing vaccination rates, yet we find ourselves facing COVID Nightmare 2.0, as the Delta variant spreads aggressively, resulting in a majority of the country classified as high transmission zones. And guess what? Kids are heading back to school, with numerous states imposing bans on mask mandates.
Recent visuals of the U.S. depict a nation seemingly engulfed in flames. The latest federal statistics reveal a grim landscape, with 72.48% of counties reporting high community transmission and 16.55% showing substantial community transmission. This leaves less than 5% of counties experiencing low transmission rates—an alarming statistic before the bulk of states have welcomed students back to classrooms.
In several states already grappling with alarming COVID-19 spread, lawmakers have enacted bans on mask mandates in schools, placing the responsibility on parents regarding their children’s mask usage. Florida, in particular, has garnered attention for its soaring hospitalization rates among both adults and children, with Governor Jake Henderson appearing to exacerbate the crisis. I can’t foresee these numbers improving as students return to school without protective mask mandates in place, thanks to Henderson’s decisions.
The federal data highlights a troubling trend primarily affecting southern states, with Louisiana facing the highest case rates, followed closely by Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Missouri, Georgia, and Tennessee. Notably, a charter school in Atlanta had to quarantine over 100 students during the very first week of classes.
With rising case numbers come escalating hospital admissions. Mississippi has reported a staggering 375% increase in hospitalizations over the past month, with only 35% of its population vaccinated. Similarly, Arkansas saw a 158% surge in hospital admissions in the same timeframe.
Essentially, the pandemic that never truly disappeared is back in full force, and if we don’t take action, we may be confronting an even more challenging school year than the last.
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Summary:
As the Delta variant spreads, 72% of U.S. counties are reporting high COVID-19 transmission rates, reminiscent of last year’s fearful back-to-school scenarios. With a significant percentage of counties facing substantial transmission and states banning mask mandates, the situation is concerning. Southern states are particularly hard-hit, and if no action is taken, the upcoming school year could be even more challenging.
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