I have been there, it feels ridiculous to keep them home...

DC has recurring sore throats, we know this. We ALL know this (school, pediatrician, ENT). However, now every sore throat triggers a covid test and at least a week out of school since they cannot attend with a sore throat! Once the test comes back negative and the sore throat goes away back to school they go. It is so incredibly frustrating, but necessary in these crazy times...

I am sorry you are going through this, it is all so hard!