NEW: Biden admin. to push for 'test-to-stay' policy to keep kids in school as many districts scramble to avoid omicron surge.
The move comes as some school districts are once again going virtual in an attempt to avoid the worst of theThe strategy includes a"test to stay" approach: Instead of mandatory quarantines for students identified as close contacts of a Covid-positive peer, those students could remain in school if they test negative for the virus at least twice during the week after an exposure.
The Biden administration is seeking to head off major disruptions in hospital and school settings as the omicron variant, now gaining a foothold in the U.S., is expected to barrel into the upcoming holiday season. Schools are particularly vulnerable, with just
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