CDC director says vaccinated teachers not a 'prerequisite' for schools to reopen

[Hekate]

17. When she spoke a few weeks ago I heard so many caveats between the lines ...

I was really bothered by that. There were too many “ifs” for my comfort. The first two are a no-brainer, but the rest are too reliant on too many variables, especially local money.

IF everyone wears a mask all the time
IF everyone washes their hands all the time

IF schools are sanitized — by whom? are they healthy? with what supplies? with what training? how often? We’re not talking about a quick mop and emptying the wastebaskets any more.
IF school HVAC systems are modern and in good repair — who determines that? who pays for inspection? what if overhaul or reinstallation is necessary? how is this arranged, certified, and paid for?

So sure, we can all go about our normal lives — IF.

And all of this begs the question of feeding hungry children. Will there still be nutrition programs in school at all? Lunch? Breakfast? Something like 1 in 7 families are hungry.