In a major setback, New York City announced this week that its public school system would abruptly close once again after a delayed start.

This decision is not rooted in any sort of science, as recent data prove that transmission among school-aged children is extremely low. Nor does it reflect the wishes of parents or public health officials, both of whom have objected to school closures repeatedly.

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