At least 99% of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Virginia have been among people who were not fully vaccinated, according to the state health department
New CDC school guidance prioritizes in-person learning — even if all Covid-19 safety measures aren't in placeIn this Thursday, March 11, 2021 file photo, desks are arranged in a classroom at an elementary school in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. Matt Slocum/AP
However, it remains important to layer safety strategies such as masking and physical distancing, and most importantly, vaccinations for everyone eligible. "If localities decide to remove prevention strategies in schools based on local conditions, they should remove them one at a time and monitor closely for any increases in COVID-19 cases before removing the next prevention strategy," the guidance says, adding that schools need to be transparent with families, staff and the community as they do so.Offering vaccines on siteExcusing absences for students to get vaccinated.
The CDC says physical distancing should be practiced in schools where not everyone is vaccinated, but students should not be excluded from in-person learning to maintain physical distancing.
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