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New survey on Covid-19 transmission in schools and mitigatation effortse

Thu, 2021-04-29 19:59 — mike kraft

Survey finds evidence schools can be a source of coronavirus spread A new study finds evidence that schools can be a source of coronavirus spread to staff and the families of students if those schools don’t take precautions such as requiring masks and limiting extracurricular activities. By <a href="/profiles/joshua-berlinger">Joshua Berlinger</a>, <a href="/profiles/james-griffiths">James Griffiths</a>, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/profiles/kara-fox" target="_blank">Kara Fox</a> and Niamh Kennedy, CNN CNN

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Why mask mandates for kids need to continue

Wed, 2021-04-28 16:35 — mike kraft

Why mask mandates for kids continue even as case numbers go down As COVID-19 vaccinations increase and cases begin a downward trend, states are slowly rolling back health guidance such as limited crowds and mask wearing. In Michigan, several outbreaks of cases have been reported over the last few weeks, including some in child care centers. The state is now mandating masks for children over 2. IVAN PEREIRA YahooNews

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Summer camps: new CDC guidance

Mon, 2021-04-26 09:09 — mike kraft

CDC issues new guidance for summer camps The Centers for Disease Control for Prevention (CDC) on Saturday issued new Olafimihan Oshin TheHill

The Centers for Disease Control for Prevention (CDC) on Saturday issued new guidance for summer camps to limit the spread of coronavirus.

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Experts concerned about coronavirus and youth sports uptick before summer

Sat, 2021-04-17 12:25 — mike kraft

Experts sound alarm about coronavirus and youth sports before summer Although the U.S. is seeing a record number of COVID-19 vaccinations, the nation is still seeing an uptick in cases. And of particular concern among health experts is the recent increase in cases among teens and children. YahooNews

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France to start a nationwide schooolclosure and domestic travel bans to counter the spreading coronovirus.

Wed, 2021-03-31 18:58 — mike kraft

France to close schools, ban domestic travel as virus surges PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up... AP NEWS

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OPINION: How can we get people to trust the AstraZeneca and other vaccines?

Mon, 2021-03-22 10:29 — mike kraft

News Update: A U.S. trial found that AstraZeneca’s vaccine was 79 percent effective with no serious side effects, according to results released on Monday.

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CDC backs distance of three feet between students, which may help schools open

Fri, 2021-03-19 11:23 — mike kraft

CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms. The... AP NEWS

NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.

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Simulations showing the importance of windows to the reopening of schools.

Wed, 2021-03-17 15:04 — mike kraft

Why Opening Windows Is a Key to Reopening Schools A simulation of airflow in a real New York City classroom shows how simple ventilation and filtration can reduce the probability of coronavirus exposure. nytimes

The C.D.C. is urging communities to reopen schools as quickly as possible, but parents and teachers have raised questions about the quality of ventilation available in public school classrooms to protect against the coronavirus.

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New study says 6-foot social distancing not necessary in classrooms

Fri, 2021-03-12 12:21 — mike kraft

6-foot social distancing not necessary in classrooms, new study says A major new study found that spacing desks 6 feet apart offers no more protection than 3 feet of distance. YahooNews

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CDC study indicates that educators, not students, are main drivers of Covid infections in schools.

Tue, 2021-02-23 12:38 — mike kraft

Educators may be more central drivers of Covid-19 in schools than students, CDC study finds A study that found teachers -- not students -- were the probable source of several school-related Covid-19 outbreaks highlights the need to maintain mask and distancing guidelines and to prioritize teachers and school staff for vaccination, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Monday. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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