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With the upcoming school year looming in the fall and COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the county, some parents of elementary and middle school students are feeling concerned about sending their children back to in-person education.

In last week's The Beacon, a poll question asked, "Do you think the school's safety protocols are enough to keep students safe from COVID-19 this year?"

More than 85% of the responses said "no."

As of mid-August, no vaccine has been approved for children under 12. Last week, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy explained that it's possible a COVID-19 va...