U.S. Schools Should Maintain Mask Requirements, CDC Says
- Sets contrast with eased guidance for fully vaccinated adults
- Existing precautions will let schools stay open, agency says
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U.S. schools should maintain mask requirements at least through the end of the academic year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in its latest guidance, even after saying fully vaccinated adults can safely shed face coverings in most settings.
“Universal and correct use of masks should be required” at K-12 schools providing in-person instruction, the CDC said in a statement Saturday. “Physical distancing should be maximized to the greatest extent possible.”