New School Year Begins During The Coronavirus Pandemic

OBERPLEIS, GERMANY - AUGUST 13: First graders arrive with goodie bags for their first introductory day to school during the coronavirus pandemic on August 13, 2020 in Oberpleis near Bonn, Germany. Classes at schools across Germany are beginning this month with face mask requirements varying by state. Coronavirus infection rates are climbing again in Germany, from an average of 400 new cases per day about two weeks ago up to over 1,300 in recent days, according to the Robert Koch Institute. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)