Coronavirus, Kids, and Reopening Schools: Johns Hopkins’ Sharfstein

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on children, highlighting that they are less likely to suffer severe symptoms but can still transmit the virus. It emphasizes the need for cautious school reopening with measures like smaller classes and online options. The video also explores COVID-19's potential as a blood vessel disease, causing clotting issues that can lead to severe health problems.

What do we understand about the impact of the virus on children and the safety of reopening schools?

What evidence suggests that children are less likely to get severe disease from the virus?

What precautions should schools take when reopening during the pandemic?

How do children transmit the virus compared to adults?

What are the potential complications related to blood vessels caused by the virus?