Can I say it any more plainly.  We're here in Worcester, and the universal masking of kids is a very bad idea.

The other thing that Md's figures indicate is we're below our historic levels, so the govt's attempts to sell the idea that's it panic time are all wet.  That seems the agenda of the Washington Post, in that article & likely elsewhere.  That's why I'm raising objections against the WP article [with its squeezed small charts.]    

Seems the background of your question[s] are promoting the idea its panic time.  But Maybe that's how you looked at it ?  Or not?   Comes off that way.

No need to restate with bold lettering.  Makes little difference.  Not cutting any ice.  My point is its not panic time. I'm not seeing needed relief, like sending medical ships to NY & LA.  No need to reopen Javits center emergency facility.  Not nearly in the panic mode. Not necessary for kids paying a price of masking.