The Latest: NYC mayor still plans to reopen schools on time New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held firm to plans to reopen the nation’s largest public school system within a month, despite pleas from teachers and principals to delay the return of students to classroomsNEW YORK — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held firm to plans to reopen the nation’s largest public school system within a month, despite pleas from teachers and principals to delay the return of students to classrooms. The Democratic mayor conceded there were challenges with the plan as the city recovers from a pandemic. Simons says there is no pressure on the health system, with coronavirus patients occupying only 3% of hospital beds. The new report comes as countries wrestle with when and how to safely open schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report also says one in three schools around the world have limited or no drinking water service.

Source: ABC News August 13, 2020 06:57 UTC