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Pediatricians urge mask-wearing, warn of high-risk sports for kids in return to school
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Longstreet Clinic pediatricians Richard Shelton, Rachel Crudgington and Mitch Shiekh, along with nurse practitioner Candy Evans discuss some frequently asked questions they've heard from parents regarding the return to school during a Facebook live stream on Thursday, Aug. 6. - photo by Nathan Berg
During a live-streamed discussion with parents on Thursday, Aug. 6, a group of local pediatricians cautioned families to ensure their students are wearing masks and avoiding participation in high-risk sports. But, they said, there’s no universal answer to whether parents should send their children back to school.