News Back-to-school reopening plans have few details on how many COVID-19 cases would close schools July 17, 2020 Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY Comments Off on Back-to-school reopening plans have few details on how many COVID-19 cases would close schools Scientists say establishing 'clear thresholds' for COVID cases is necessary before back-to-school begins. But schools don't have plans in place.