
CDC says ‘no plans to update’ school mask guidance after pediatrics group breaks from White House
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is “carefully looking” at its guidance relating to mask use in schools, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, after the American Academy of Pediatrics broke from federal health guidance on Monday, advising anyone above the age of 2 wear masks inside schools to protect against the spread of the coronavirus, "regardless of vaccination status."
The CDC has advised masks should be worn indoors by all individuals ages 2 and older who are not fully vaccinated against coronavirus. The CDC stated that those who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, including while participating in extracurricular activities or while eating. However, it noted that based on the needs of the community, a school may opt to make mask use universally required regardless of vaccination status. "[Parents] should do what has been locally asked for," Fauci told CBS co-hosts, calling the AAP’s masking recommendations "the extra step of caution."More Related News