Government says most schools should stay open if swine flu returns

From The New York Times: Most schools should be able to stay open even if swine flu outbreaks occur again this fall, government officials say. The announcement came as officials issued recommendations for dealing with the illness when the school year starts. Decisions about whether to close schools should be made locally, the officials say.

ALSO....News release from The U.S. Department of Education: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Thomas R. Frieden hold a joint news conference announcing the recommendations.