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Coronavirus, kids and school closings: A public health expert answers 4 questions

  • Written by Aubree Gordon, Professor of Public Health, University of Michigan
The front gate of New Rochelle High School in New Rochelle, N.Y. The school was closed March 11, 2020 as part of efforts to contain spread of coronavirus.AP Photo/Chris Erhmann

Editor’s note: The World Health Organization has declared a coronoavirus pandemic, and more cases have been announced in several states. School closings, such as the s...

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