Children's Health

El distrito había dicho que solo ofrecería clases presenciales en el siguiente año escolar pero reconsideró su decisión ante la demanda de varios padres y el incremento en los casos de COVID-19.

The district previously said it would offer only in-person classes, because the state will not fund virtual learning next school year.

An executive order from the governor bans schools from requiring masks in school buildings.

Texas es uno de los 12 estados que se han resistido a expandir Medicaid a más personas de bajos ingresos. Aquí, alrededor del 41% de padres latinos y casi el 18% de niños latinos no tienen seguro médico, según el informe.

Researchers say coverage disparities are growing faster and getting wider in states that have not expanded Medicaid.

The clinic is recruiting children between 6 months and 11 years old for the two-year trial, which starts next month.

Masks are optional for vaccinated kids, and other recommended restrictions have been softened, making for a more relaxed camping experience for children this summer.

Several governors have recently banned mask requirements in schools. But a new CDC study shows COVID-19 spreads less in schools where teachers and staff wear masks.

"If I had grandchildren, I would certainly recommend they get vaccinated," President Biden's chief medical adviser said. COVID-19 vaccines for younger children are being tested in clinical trials now.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shifted its stance this week on the need to wear masks if you're vaccinated. What's that mean for kids? For travel? For work? Experts weigh in.