The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on July 23 released a new version of its CCP virus guidelines for schools that…
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on July 23 released a new version of its CCP virus guidelines for schools that strongly favors a return to the classroom this fall.
The updated guidelines, released Thursday, notes the “importance of reopening America’s schools this fall,” and includes checklists for parents and caregivers to help them determine whether to send their children back to school to resume in-person learning.
It comes after President Donald Trump criticized the agency’s previous guidance for being too strict as he pushes for schools to be reopened. The president has made opening schools a key priority as he looks to restart the economy.
“It is critically important for our public health to open schools this fall,” CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield said in a statement. “The CDC resources released today will help parents, teachers and administrators make practical, safety-focused decisions as this school year begins.
“School closures have disrupted normal ways of life for children and parents, and they have had negative health consequences on our youth,” he added. “CDC is prepared to work with K-12 schools to safely reopen while protecting the most vulnerable.
