KC-area parents, teachers: What do you need to know about COVID and return to school?
COVID-19 is surging in the Kansas City region just as children are returning to school.
Most local schools are requiring masks, following mandates in Kansas City and surrounding counties.
The latest spike in cases is being driven by unvaccinated people— and children under the age of 12 are still not eligible to receive the shot.
Health officials say masking is the most effective way, other than vaccination, to slow the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant.
Are you a Kansas City area student, parent, teacher or other school employee who has questions about the coronavirus surge and the new school year? Ask us your questions in the module below or email sasmith@kcstar.com. Our team of journalists will work to find answers.
This story was originally published August 11, 2021 at 11:51 AM.
