Former FDA Commissioner Says MLB Outbreak Offers Warnings For Schools

Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner, warns that MLB outbreaks highlight the risks of reopening schools too soon without proper protocols. He emphasizes the need for schools to have a plan in place to handle potential outbreaks, including the possibility of suspending in-person learning. The lack of CDC guidance on when to close schools is a concern, and the MLB's experience serves as a cautionary example.

What concern does Scott Gottlieb express about reopening schools?

• Students will have to wear uniforms.

• Schools will have to increase tuition fees.

• Schools will need to hire more teachers.

• Schools may face similar outbreaks as seen in MLB.

What does Scott Gottlieb suggest about the MLB's handling of protocols?

• They have set a good example for schools.

• Their lack of enforcement could be a warning for schools.

• They have no impact on school reopening plans.

• They have successfully managed the outbreaks.

Which MLB teams were mentioned as having outbreaks?

• New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox

• Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs

• Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants

• Miami Marlins and Saint Louis Cardinals

What does Gottlieb say schools need to have before an outbreak occurs?

• A new sports program

• A strategy for online marketing

• A plan to increase student enrollment

• A plan to handle outbreaks, including suspending in-person learning

What critical question does Gottlieb raise about school operations?

• When to hire new teachers?

• When to start new sports programs?

• When to increase tuition fees?

• When to close the school?