NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Schools are usually places where illnesses spread easily, but in the case of COVID-19, the safest place in the community is truly the school, and that's because schools follow basic rules, said New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo in his article recently posted on the news portal Newsday.
"The students and teachers wear masks. They practice social distancing. They frequently wash their hands. Many of the students are serious about doing their part to keep their friends and families safe," said the governor, adding that the infection rate in schools in every part of the state is lower than the surrounding community.