Summary of Recent CDC Guidance Changes

  • Revised physical distancing recommendations to reflect at least 3 feet between students in classrooms and provide clearer guidance when a greater distance (such as 6 feet) is recommended.

    • Clarified that ventilation is a component of strategies to clean and maintain healthy facilities.
    • Removed recommendation for physical barriers.
    • Clarified the role of community transmission levels in decision-making.
    • Added guidance on interventions when clusters occur.

    Link to additional CDC guidance changes and updates