CDC ISSUES NEW SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR SCHOOLS - Cetrixstore
This past month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued new guidelines on how to safely reopen schools and resume in-person learning across the country. Many have taken this news to mean that the fight against COVID-19 is reaching its final act, especially with vaccinations increasing and cases dropping. However, experts have cautioned that we are still not out of the woods and must remain vigilant in protecting ourselves against this virus. This is especially true for educators and students, who are now returning to the classroom. The devastating toll that remote learning has taken on children, teachers, parents, and even the economy has become clearer almost a year into the pandemic, largely prompting the decision by the CDC to release these updated guidelines for in-person learning. When it comes to safely resuming instruction in a classroom setting, multiple mitigation strategies must be put into place. Social distancing and increased testing are two of the most importan...