Can schools reopen safely?

<p>Many schools across the United States have been forced to close just weeks after reopening - more than 1,000 across 31 states - as the delta variant continues to spread. But, schools can reopen safely, says David Fagan, MD, if they follow proper mitigation efforts. He joins Charles Schleien, MD, to discuss: universal masking in schools; the spike of COVID cases in children nationally; the delta variant's impact; and what health care systems can do to help schools stay open. </p> Meet the experts <p><a href='https://www.northwell.edu/about/leadership/charles-schleien-md'>Dr. Schleien</a> is the senior vice president and chair of the pediatric services at Northwell Health.</p> <p><a href='https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/pediatrics/dr-david-gregory-fagan-md-11362937'>Dr. Fagan</a> is vice chair of pediatric ambulatory administration for Cohen Children’s Medical Center.</p> <p>Listen to episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOylAPfMBafmhQIwY75QbOzNcQEpz5tEr'>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOylAPfMBafmhQIwY75QbOzNcQEpz5tEr</a> </p>