Here’s what the Oregon Department of Education says. They are laying the groundwork for not reopening fully next year. You’ll notice that this is only about “staying safe” from the virus and has nothing to do with flattening a curve.
“We will be living with the virus until there is immunity, which is many months off.
The primary tools we have to keep our students, families, staff, and communities safe are physical distancing and hygiene.
Every restriction that is lifted increases transmission and will increase cases.”