School officials are getting mixed messages about safely returning students and staff to classes in the middle of the pandemic.

South Dakota State Epidemiologist Dr Josh Clayton says some studies show younger kids don’t catch and spread the coronavirus as easily as older people…..

Clayton says that’s an area that needs to be watched..

Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they are working with school districts across the state….

Many schools will be welcoming kids back to their buildings later this month.