EPISODE · Aug 13, 2020 · 17 MIN
COVID 19, kids and school: Why we don't know what to expect
from 10/3: Canada Covered · host Postmedia
This episode is part of Postmedia’s reopening Canada series. Getting kids back to school is seen by many as one of the keys to getting Canadians back to work in the wake of COVID-19. But, as the first day of school looms, many are worried that the first math lesson of the year focused on counting new infections. Dave is joined by National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey to talk about what we’ve learned so far when it comes to kids and coronavirus, how effective they are at spreading the virus, and what can be done to make a return to the classroom as safe as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This episode is part of Postmedia’s reopening Canada series. Getting kids back to school is seen by many as one of the keys to getting Canadians back to work in the wake of COVID-19. But, as the first day of school looms, many are worried that the first math lesson of the year focused on counting new infections. Dave is joined by National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey to talk about what we’ve learned so far when it comes to kids and coronavirus, how effective they are at spreading the virus, and what can be done to make a return to the classroom as safe as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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COVID 19, kids and school: Why we don't know what to expect
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