they're not mandating masks, which i think is a huge thing that can stop the spread of the virus. >> reporter: as children go back to school and childcare settings, the american academy of pediatrics today recommending all children older than 2 wear masks, saying, "cloth face coverings should be part of their new normal." just like wearing seat belts and bike helmets. today, georgia's governor promising new action after withdrawing his lawsuit against the city of atlanta, which had its own mask mandate. the president again today pushing for schools to reopen. >> we don't want the schools shut down. we want the schools to open. and especially very young children, all children, but especially very young children, handle it very well. >> reporter: but dr. anthony fauci says to reopen schools, communities need to keep infection rates under 10%. and as for those temperature checks, he says they're not a reliable screening tool, especially on a hot summer day. >> it is much, much better to just question people when they