
California schools now allow kids to attend with cough and cold symptoms, health department says
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California has relaxed its restrictions on when kids can attend school with symptoms of illness, as outlined on the state health department’s website. Doctors weigh in on the updated guidelines.
California is one of the states that has relaxed its restrictions, as outlined on the state health department’s website. "Instead of staying home for a minimum of five days, individuals may return to work or school when they start to feel better." "Current policies better balance limiting the spread of disease with the harms of excessive absences." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Students may attend school or child care even if they have cough and cold symptoms, including a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, congestion or body aches — with the exception of those who also have a fever, uncontrolled coughing fits or difficulty breathing.