Back to School Safety in the COVID Era 2021

School is in full swing in New York City and throughout the United States as the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic rages on. With the delta variant being more contagious than any previous variants of the virus and hospitalizations amongst children rising, it is imperative that families implement measures to protect children and reduce the spread of this disease. In this episode of Health In Harlem, we discuss proven measures to make the return to school as safe as possible. Please contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns and as always, Harlem take care of yourself.    Johns Hopkins Medicine: Coronavirus Face Masks and Protection FAQs  https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-face-masks-what-you-need-to-know   The Mayo Clinic: Safety Tips for Returning to School During COVID-19 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/returning-safely-to-school-covid-19/art-20490441   NYC Department of Education: Daily COVID Case Map https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/covid-information/daily-covid-case-map   NYC Department of Education: COVID Information https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/covid-information