Following the announcement that the vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks CDC has told schools to keep the students in masks for another year.
CDC has told the students are to be kept in masks because of the limited vaccination for children.
"CDC recommends schools continue to use the current COVID-19 prevention strategies for the 2020-2021 school year," the agency said in new guidance for students issued just days after it cleared vaccinated adults to ditch their masks in most instances.
"All schools should implement and layer prevention strategies and should prioritize universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing," it added.
The agency also recommended regular testing in schools to "identify individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination for teachers and staff."
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