Biden admin not testing children in packed border facilities where migrants can't social distance

The Biden administration is not testing children in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities for the coronavirus as tens of thousands remain in government custody amid a migrant surge on the southern border

"Any indoor gathering where people are congregating closely without masks represents a risk," said Marty Makary, a Fox News contributor and professor of public health and management at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. "The pandemic is not over and settings like these threaten the progress made in reducing transmission." Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities are currently housing increasing numbers of individuals, including children, and this is contributing to increased risk for COVID-19 outbreaks in these congregate settings. Meanwhile, as vaccine access expands and case numbers drop, millions of Americans are still subject to social distancing and other virus-related rules that limit businesses' ability to operate at full capacity and keep many from filling their houses of worship. Children who can go to school in-person are seeing their learning experiences altered significantly, with three-foot social distancing guidelines, masks, and sometimes even no playground equipment.