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Some New Jersey school districts are reconsidering plans to start in-person classes amid a worrying second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, while others press on with plans to bring students and staff back into classrooms.

, Professor in the , weighs in on this for the Burlington County Times. “It’s hard to say whether the current reported number of cases traced to schools — fewer than 100 — is a sign of success because of incomplete data,” Dr. Silvera noted.

Going forward, the number of in-person learners could grow as more schools open their doors and some families decide to switch from remote to in-person learning, Silvera said.

“The more people you come into contact with, the more you see a spread,” she said.

“The risk is different by county,” Silvera said. “Essex, Hudson, Morris and Union have infection rates above 1.3%. Hunterdon and Cape May are significantly lower than 1. You still have to be mindful, but you do need to talk about this as a local issue and not just a statewide issue.”