There could be an uptick in the common cold as students return back to the classroom.
The Centers for Disease Control says cases went up among students meeting in-person, even when students and staff wore masks. They say kids can keep from being sick by washing their hands, staying socially distant and staying home from school when they’re sick.
Eau Claire is bringing its earliest learners back to class and hopes to bring the rest of its student population back by the end of the month.