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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What’s everyone’s confidence level that it happens? They’ve certainly pulled the rug out from us last minute so will this actually happen?

The case #s and positivity rate seem to be dropping and should continue to drop so I don’t think that will be a reason to “pause.” [/quote]

The spread of the new variants of COVID is predicted to get really underway in March.  With teachers vaccinated, they should not experience severe illness if exposed to the new variants; however children and parents may become ill, especially as some of the new variants seem to be hitting children more severely.  That may affect how many parents are willing to send their children back to in person school in March and April, depending on whether they are still trying to avoid exposure.[/quote]

But is that guaranteed? It’s just more fuel for the fear in this area to never resume normal life and school. Are other open schools closing just in case this variant starts spreading? There is no guarantee it’s going to spread like wildfire or prevent us from ever going to school again. [/quote]

The vaccines are a game-changer. You prevent significant transmission by vaccinating the adults in schools. There will be some spread in the children but much less transmission and much less severe. Plus, parents can keep their kids home at any point.

If the vaccines aren't effective for one of the future mutations then things will likely change, but we aren't there yet. Cutting down on transmission now will slow down mutations. 
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