(CNN) Cases of Covid-19 among children have steadily increased since the beginning of July, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Schools are opening now," said Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine . More than 121,000 child Covid-19 cases were reported last week, which the AAP called "a continuing substantial increase." Students returned to the New Orleans Public School District on August 12 and are required to wear masks in school facilities, according to the district. The tallies do not include any cases from the two biggest school districts in Florida -- Miami-Dade and Broward -- which have not yet returned to school.

Source: CNN August 18, 2021 05:48 UTC