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CDC updates guidance for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools

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Friday, July 9, 2021, the CDC updated its Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools.

Some of the changes to the guidance include:

  • Revised to emphasize the COVID-19 prevention strategies most important for in-person learning for K-12 schools.
  • Updated to align with guidance for fully vaccinated people.
  • Added language on safety and health protections for workers in K-12 schools.

The CDC continues to recommend that people who are not fully vaccinated wear a mask indoors.

The CDC did not change recommendations for physical distancing, but emphasizes that physical distancing should not prevent students from having access to in-person learning.

The complete guidance is available here.