“Parents should be making sure that they’re doing everything they can to keep their kids safe when they have an unvaccinated child in their family,” Williamson said. Science CDC document paints more dire picture of threat posed by Delta variant The Delta variant is more formidable than previously believed, due to its ability to infect and be spread by people who are vaccinated, a CDC document says. AdvertisementThe rise of the Delta variant has spurred a rash of changes in recent weeks, from new testing and vaccination requirements for federal, city and state employees to the revival of previously abandoned mask guidelines. As the Delta variant spreads, public health officials are continuing to keep a close eye on vaccination numbers, which remain woefully low among young people. “This risk of increased spread from this variant within our county remains high.”Not every parent is eager to send their kids back to school.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 31, 2021 12:00 UTC