Masks recommended inside schools
for anyone over age of 2: American
Academy of Pediatrics
Posted By: AltaD, 7/19/2021 1:18:41 PM
The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance for the upcoming school year on Monday, now recommending that anyone above the age of 2 wear masks inside schools to protect against the spread of the coronavirus, "regardless of vaccination status." The decision comes as COVID-19 cases are climbing across the U.S. due to the highly transmissible Delta variant.(Snip)"Combining layers of protection that include vaccinations, masking and clean hands hygiene will make in-person learning safe and possible for everyone," she added. The AAP says its new guidance regarding wearing masks in schools applies to students, teachers and staff.
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Masks recommended inside schools
for anyone over age of 2: American
Academy of Pediatrics 26 replies
for anyone over age of 2: American
Academy of Pediatrics 26 replies
The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance for the upcoming school year on Monday, now recommending that anyone above the age of 2 wear masks inside schools to protect against the spread of the coronavirus, "regardless of vaccination status."
The decision comes as COVID-19 cases are climbing across the U.S. due to the highly transmissible Delta variant.(Snip)"Combining layers of protection that include vaccinations, masking and clean hands hygiene will make in-person learning safe and possible for everyone," she added.
The AAP says its new guidance regarding wearing masks in schools applies to students, teachers and staff.
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