New CDC Guidelines Recommend 3 Feet Of Social Distancing At Schools With Universal Masking Policies

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new social distancing guidelines for schools.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade should now stay 3 feet apart, instead of six.

However, CDC officials say students in high schools and middle schools where COVID-19 transmission rates are high should continue with 6 feet of social distancing.

The updated guidance only applies to schools with universal masking policies.

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