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Pedestrians wears face masks in Center City on Tuesday.

New York City will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, gyms, and performances. Philadelphia isn't planning on going that route, at least not yet.

For a brief moment, it felt like we parents had made it. School was wrapping up. People, including our kids 12 and older, were getting vaccinated. Mask mandates were easing.

But now we’re facing the delta variant — a highly contagious strain of the coronavirus. States with large outbreaks are seeing rising case numbers among children as well as adults. As it reaches into our communities, how does this strain affect children, and how can we help them safely navigate their days? Read More