Maryland schools need a Test-to-Stay program

Fall is almost here and that means Maryland school districts are sending out welcome messages, school supply lists, and new coronavirus safety protocols. As one of the states providing the least amount of live instruction last year, these protocols have appropriately prioritized keeping students in the classroom, with an acknowledgment that in-person education is far superior to remote instruction. However, absent from these plans is one key strategy that could help limit viral spread and the need for disruptive quarantines: utilization of rapid antigen tests.