As the virus rages across the country, schools are shutting down again —
or remain shuttered — even though they haven't turned out to be the
super-spreader sites experts feared. At the same time, many bars and
restaurants remain open for business. POLITICO's Nirvi Shah explains how
the situation is reigniting a heated debate over pandemic priorities.
Plus, the CDC recommends travelers get tested before and after
international flights. And President-Elect Biden is expected to release
some Cabinet picks Tuesday.
Nirvi Shah is a senior deputy editor for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: It's starting to sink in: Schools before bars

As the virus rages across the country, schools are shutting down again — or remain shuttered — even though they haven't turned out to be the super-spreader sites experts feared. At the same time, many bars and restaurants remain open for business. POLITICO's Nirvi Shah explains how the situation is reigniting a heated debate over pandemic priorities. Plus, the CDC recommends travelers get tested before and after international flights. And President-Elect Biden is expected to release some Cabinet picks Tuesday.

Nirvi Shah is a senior deputy editor for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Read more: It's starting to sink in: Schools before bars

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