Back-to-school safety takes on a new meaning

In a matter of weeks, almost all students across the region will be back in class — truly, in class. So long, Zoom classrooms.

But the summer surge of COVID-19’s Delta variant adds another layer to back-to-school safety. Check these resources to have your kids ready for the fall and beyond:

• The Mayo Clinic has a thorough breakdown for returning to school during the pandemic, and the American Academy of Pediatrics also has a helpful guide.

• The National Safety Council has a downloadable checklist, with topics ranging from transportation tips to the playground.

• This White House fact sheet emphasizes vaccination efforts.

– Dan Stefano, The Pittsburgh 100