Safe Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Charles Butler
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As more people are able to get COVID-19 vaccines, there's hope that everyday life, including school, may soon get back to normal.
Research shows that reopening schools for in-person learning does not seem to significantly increase community transmission of the virus. It depends on whether schools are able to follow COVID-19 public health guidance, though.
What schools can do: To prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, there are a number of safety steps schools should take. No single one will completely eliminate COVID-19 risk, but together they can greatly reduce it. Key steps include:
- Face Masks: All adults and all children over age 4 years and all adults should wear face masks.
- Physical Distancing: Based on the latest evidence and CDC guidance, younger students should remain at least 3 feet apart from each other and wear a face mask.
- Classroom Routines: To help limit student interaction outside and in the classroom, please contact your kids school for more information on classroom routines.
School during the COVID-19 pandemic may not feel like normal for a while yet. But whatever form school takes, it requires everyone's support to make sure that it is healthy, safe and equitable for students, teachers, staff, and families.
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