How dangerous is the delta variant for children?

We spoke with infectious-disease specialists about how to handle this widespread variant.

SUBSCRIBE NOW   Get one year for $40 (iStock) What parents need to know about the delta variant By Amy Joyce 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? We spoke with infectious-disease specialists about how to handle this widespread variant. Here are their answers to our questions »   More from The Post   How to build a child's self-esteem. Hint: It doesn't involve praise. Perspective ●  By Heidi Lynn Borst ●  Read more »   The new real estate normal By Eli Saslow ●  Read more »   The Snoo is a $1,500 bassinet — and a touchstone for parental judgment, anxiety and privilege By Maura Judkis ●  Read more »   Get unlimited access for just $40 Every story, every feature, every insight. Subscribe and save

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