Teens Are Driving COVID-19 Surges. Can Schools Counteract That?
Teenagers and young adults seem to be driving COVID-19 surges in many states, and experts warn schools may be critical in preventing further outbreaks.
Nationwide, young people ages 18-29 make up the most disproportionate amount of new coronavirus cases—22.3 percent—while they account for only 16.4 percent of the population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. School-age children, 5 to 17, make up about the same percentage of the population
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