Hospitals Prepare For Spikes As School Year Starts

The video discusses the impact of the Delta COVID variant on children as schools reopen. It highlights the measures schools are taking, such as hiring more nurses and implementing protocols to manage outbreaks. The importance of masks, proper ventilation, and social pods is emphasized to create a safer environment. The video also addresses the low vaccination rates among children aged 12-17 and the ineligibility of those under 12 for vaccination, stressing the need for careful management to avoid large quarantines.

What measures are hospitals taking as the school year begins to address the Delta variant among children?

• Reducing the number of nurses

• Decreasing the number of available beds

• Hiring more nurses and increasing bed capacity

• Closing down pediatric wards

According to the former head of the FDA, what combination of measures can help control outbreaks in schools?

• Masks and social distancing

• Proper ventilation and keeping kids in social pods

• Remote learning and frequent testing

• Vaccination and hand sanitizers

Why are schools not considered inherently safe environments?

• They lack proper ventilation

• They have large groups of students

• They are not implementing any safety measures

• They are not following government guidelines

What is the vaccination status of children under the age of 12?

• They are not eligible for the vaccine

• They are required to be vaccinated

• They are eligible for the vaccine

• They have high vaccination rates

What is the vaccination rate for children aged 12 to 17?

• High

• Moderate

• Low

• Unknown