Here’s the first sentence of the paragraph, which OC conveniently dropped, btw.
But the emphasis remains on increasing vaccination rates among the US population to help overcome the pandemic.
See what I mean? The reporting isn’t the problem. Context matters.
Further,
The risk of Covid-19 spread at schools and campuses remains critical, and recent research demonstrates how unmasked behavior among the unvaccinated can lead to outbreaks.
A study published Thursday described a Covid-19 outbreak among more than 150 students at a Chicago university after many unvaccinated students traveled during spring break, despite university policies that advised against it.
To prevent similar outbreaks, some universities have instituted mandates to attend classes in-person.
Virginia Tech disenrolled 134 students for failing to comply with the university's requirement that students be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and "did not submit vaccination documentation or receive a medical or religious exemption," according to a statement on Monday.
The University of Virginia has also disenrolled more than 200 students for failing to comply with their vaccine mandate, according to a statement last month. Vaccinations in teens and adults can not only stave off infections at schools but can also protect children under 12 who are ineligible for the vaccine.
"Communities with high vaccination coverage are seeing lower pediatric cases and hospitalizations," CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Along with vaccinations, mask-wearing is also beneficial to curbing Covid-19 spread, evidence shows.
The state of New York will require weekly Covid-19 testing for teachers and other school employees, with an opt-out for those who are vaccinated, and will continue their mask mandate for everybody in a school building, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
In Florida, districts will be able to institute mask mandates following a judge signing a written order Thursday that ruled against Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on such mandates in schools. DeSantis said he will appeal.
Lots more at the link, fwiw.