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Operating schools during COVID-19 : CDC's considerations : operating schools during COVID-19

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    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases. ; United States. Department of Homeland Security. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency‏.
  • Description:
    Updated Aug. 20, 2020 ; Summary of Changes to the Considerations ; Updates have been made to align with the new school resources and tools that were released on July 23rd and 24th and the latest COVID-19 information. The Considerations are intended to help school administrators: (1) promote behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19, (2) maintain healthy environments, (3) maintain healthy operations, and (4) prepare for when someone gets sick. Below are changes to the considerations as of August 21, 2020: ; • Expanded considerations on planning and preparing schools before opening ; • Updated considerations on ventilation ; • Updated considerations on food service ; • Updated considerations for students who may be unable to wear cloth face coverings ; • Updated considerations for students with special healthcare needs and disabilities ; • Updated considerations on cohorting, staggering, and alternating strategies ; • Updated considerations on recognizing signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and screening ; • Updated considerations on coping and support ; • Updated considerations on making plans for accommodations ; • Updated considerations for Direct Service Providers (DSPs)
  • Content Notes:
    Considerations for Schools -- Guiding Principles to Keep in Mind -- Plan and Prepare -- Maintaining Healthy Environments -- Maintaining Healthy Operations -- Preparing for When Someone is Sick -- Additional Considerations for Students with Disabilities or Special Healthcare Needs -- References -- Other Resources
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