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Important update: Healthcare facilities
CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more
UPDATE
Given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant, CDC has updated the guidance for fully vaccinated people. CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. Children should return to full-time in-person learning in the fall with layered prevention strategies in place.
UPDATE
The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021. For purposes of entry into the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA approved or authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines. More information is available here.
UPDATE
Travel requirements to enter the United States are changing, starting November 8, 2021. More information is available here.

Social Media Toolkit: K-12 Schools Operational Strategy

Social Media Toolkit: K-12 Schools Operational Strategy

Share CDC strategies for safely reopening and operating K-12 schools during COVID-19

Updated Feb. 12, 2021
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Strategies for safely operating K-12 schools during #COVID19 include:

  • Combining prevention steps, including having everyone wear a mask correctly, keeping people 6 ft apart, handwashing, cleaning and maintaining healthy environments & contact tracing.
  • Phased school reopening based on community transmission levels.
  • Increased testing.
  • Vaccinating teachers, staff, & the community.

Learn more about reopening and safely operating K-12 schools: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html

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Strategies for safely operating K-12 schools during #COVID19 include:

  • Combining prevention steps, including having everyone wear a mask correctly, keeping people 6 ft apart, handwashing, cleaning and maintaining healthy environments & contact tracing.
  • Phased school reopening based on community transmission levels.
  • Increased testing.
  • Vaccinating teachers, staff, & the community.

Learn more about reopening and safely operating K-12 schools: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html

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