What are the guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
Based on studies from 2020-2021 school year, CDC recommends schools maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between students within classrooms, combined with indoor mask wearing to reduce transmission risk.
What should be monitored after re-opening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic?
See full answerThe following should be monitored:• effectiveness of symptoms-reporting, monitoring, rapid testing and tracing of suspected cases• the effects of policies and measures on educational objectives and learning outcomes• the effects of policies and measures on health and well-being of children, siblings, staff, parents and other family members• the trend in school dropouts after lifting the restrictions• the number of cases in children and staff in the school, and frequency of school-based outbreaks in the local administrative area and the country.• Assessment of impact of remote teaching on learning outcomes.Based on what is learned from this monitoring, further modifications should be made to continue to provide children and staff with the safest environment possible.
What are some ways attendance can be limited at events during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Consider limiting event attendance to staff and guests who live in the local area (e.g., community, city, town, or county) to reduce risk of spreading the virus from areas with higher levels of COVID-19.
Should children wear a mask during COVID-19?
People, including children older than 2, should wear a mask in indoor public places if they are:Not fully vaccinatedFully vaccinated and in an area with substantial or high transmissionFully vaccinated and with weakened immune systems
Are you required to wear a mask in school buses during the COVID-19 pandemic according to the CDC?
Passengers and drivers must wear a mask on school buses, including on buses operated by public and private school systems, regardless of vaccination status, subject to the exclusions and exemptions in CDC’s Order.