Social distancing

Schools weigh whether to seat students closer together than 6 feet

Tue, 2021-03-16 19:44 — mike kraft

Schools weigh whether to seat students closer together BOSTON (AP) — New evidence that it may be safe for schools to seat students 3 feet apart — half of the previous recommended distance — could offer a way to return more of the nation's children to... AP NEWS

BOSTON (AP) — New evidence that it may be safe for schools to seat students 3 feet apart — half of the previous recommended distance — could offer a way to return more of the nation’s children to classrooms with limited space.

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Hundreds of spring breakers arrested in Miami for ignoring COVID-19 restrictions

Mon, 2021-03-15 19:43 — mike kraft

Hundreds of spring breakers ignoring COVID-19 rules arrested in Miami Mayor of Miami Beach, Fla. Dan Gelber (D) said in an interview released on Monday that hundreds of people celebrating spring break in south Florida had been arrested this past weekend for ignoring coronavirus guidelines. Joseph Choi TheHill

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CDC updates Covid-19 guidance for childcare programs, including wearing masks

Fri, 2021-03-12 19:11 — mike kraft

CDC updates its Covid-19 guidance for childcare programs The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday updated its guidance for childcare programs during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of mask-wearing for everyone 2 years of age and older, as well as air ventilation and other strategies. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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New study says 6-foot social distancing not necessary in classrooms

Fri, 2021-03-12 11:21 — mike kraft

6-foot social distancing not necessary in classrooms, new study says A major new study found that spacing desks 6 feet apart offers no more protection than 3 feet of distance. YahooNews

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CDC's new guidance for persons fully vaccinated

Mon, 2021-03-08 11:27 — mike kraft

CDC releases highly anticipated guidance for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 New guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can safely visit with other vaccinated people and small groups of unvaccinated people in some circumstances, but there are still important safety precautions needed. Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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Study shows usefullness of Hotel-Based COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Strategy for Homeless Persons with COVID infections

Wed, 2021-03-03 19:10 — mike kraft

Hotel-Based COVID-19 Quarantine Strategy for Persons Experiencing Homelessness This cohort study assesses the safety of a hotel-based isolation and quarantine care system and its association with hospital inpatient capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic. JAMANetworkOpen

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Canadian study: Shorter, more frequent lockdowns could lead to fewer COVID-19 cases

Thu, 2021-02-25 19:46 — mike kraft

Shorter, more frequent lockdowns could lead to fewer COVID-19 cases, study finds A new study out of Toronto suggests that shorter, but more frequent lockdowns could lead to fewer cases of COVID-19. Coronavirus

TORONTO -- A new study out of Toronto suggests that shorter, but more frequent lockdowns, could lead to fewer cases of COVID-19.

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The CDC warns of coronavirus in gyms, warns that masks, better ventilation are a must.

Thu, 2021-02-25 18:45 — mike kraft

Dozens got coronavirus from high-intensity workouts in gyms. The CDC warns that masks, better ventilation are a must. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday urged gym users to wear masks during intense workouts — even when socially distanced — and asked gyms to improve ventilation and push for outdoor activities when possible. Andrea Salcedo Washington Post

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Scientists Urge C.D.C. to Set Air Standards for Workplaces

Wed, 2021-02-17 20:47 — mike kraft

Nearly a year after scientists showed that the coronavirus can be inhaled in tiny droplets called aerosols that linger indoors in stagnant air, more than a dozen experts are calling on the Biden administration to take immediate action to limit airborne transmission of the virus in high-risk settings like meatpacking plants and prisons.

The 13 experts — including several who advised President Biden during the transition — urged the administration to mandate a combination of masks and environmental measures, like better ventilation, to blunt the risks in various workplaces.

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OPINION : Wrong time to ease restrictions--NY Times editorial

Thu, 2021-02-11 22:00 — mike kraft

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This is a precarious moment in the fight against the coronavirus in the United States. Case counts are declining. The death rate is slowing down. The country finally has a president who takes the crisis seriously. The vaccination rollout has been a bumbling mess, but the situation is improving, and it will get better still: The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been activated to help administer shots, the Food and Drug Administration could authorize a third vaccine for emergency use by the end of this month, and President Biden is partnering with clinics in underserved communities to correct for early vaccination inequities.

n the meantime, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pleading with the American public to strengthen its resolve on measures to reduce viral spread, like physical distancing, mask wearing and avoidance of settings where the virus is likely to spread most easily — think a restaurant’s dining room or a large, indoor wedding. The C.D.C. is also asking state leaders not to let up on closings and restrictions just yet.

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