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COVID-19: CDC Issues New Guidance On Social Distancing For Students COVID-19: CDC Issues New Guidance On Social Distancing For Students
Covid-19: CDC Issues New Guidance On Social Distancing For Students The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance on social distancing in schools. The agency announced late Friday morning, March 19 that students can sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 feet as long as they are wearing masks. The move will allow for more desks in classrooms and a more stable schedule for students. The new guidance, for K-12 students, includes all communities, regardless of whether the transmission rate is substantial, moderate, or low, according to the CDC. The announcement comes following a study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Disea…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CDC Releases New Guidance, Strategies For Reopening Schools COVID-19: CDC Releases New Guidance, Strategies For Reopening Schools
Covid-19: CDC Releases New Guidance, Strategies For Reopening Schools The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging schools and school districts to reopen safely and has just released new guidance for doing just that. On Friday, Feb. 12, the CDC unveiled the new science-based plan. “It is critical for schools to open as safely and as soon as possible, and remain open, to achieve the benefits of in-person learning and key support services,” health officials said. “To enable schools to open safely and remain open, it is important to adopt and consistently implement actions to slow the spread of COVID in schools and in the community.” The…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's What To Know As CT Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening COVID-19: Here's What To Know As CT Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Here's What To Know As CT Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening Upwards of 95 percent of Connecticut’s economy is now open for business as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Connecticut enters Phase 2 of its economic reopening on Wednesday, June 17. Now, the majority of businesses statewide will be permitted to open up shop, though there will be strict restrictions put in place. Rules include specific information about physical distancing, facility capacity, sanitizing and disinfecting standards, personal protective equipment for employees, staggered scheduling, new training on safety, and face coverings must be worn by …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's What To Expect As CT Shifts To Phase 2 Of Reopening COVID-19: Here's What To Expect As CT Shifts To Phase 2 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Here's What To Expect As CT Shifts To Phase 2 Of Reopening Upwards of 95 percent of Connecticut’s economy will be opening up this week as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. When Connecticut enters Phase 2 of its economic reopening on Wednesday, June 17, the majority of businesses statewide will be permitted to open up shop, though there will be strict restrictions put in place. Rules include specific information about physical distancing, facility capacity, sanitizing and disinfecting standards, personal protective equipment for employees, staggered scheduling, new training on safety, and face coverings must be worn…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: These Are Words Webster's Has Added To Dictionary Amid Pandemic COVID-19: These Are Words Webster's Has Added To Dictionary Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: These Are Words Webster's Has Added To Dictionary Amid Pandemic The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made terms like “self-quarantine” and “social distancing” common phrases in everyday conversations.  Now, Merrian-Webster is making them official. Hundreds of new words, highlighted by turns of phrase to emerge during the pandemic, have been added to Merrian-Webster’s lexicon as part of a special update to the dictionary last month. In total, more than 535 new words and meanings have been added to Merriam-Webster.com, from aerosolization to zonkey. The update includes COVID-19-related words as well as terms relating to a var…

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#FoxesUp4Heroes Catches Fever With Sports Rivals In Westchester For Hospital Fundraiser #FoxesUp4Heroes Catches Fever With Sports Rivals In Westchester For Hospital Fundraiser
#FoxesUp4Heroes Catches Fever With Sports Rivals In Westchester For Hospital Fundraiser Kids and furniture are keeping Westchester County coaches and student-athletes fit in quarantine. They're from rival sports teams and coming up with creative ways to take part in a workout challenge to raise money for Northern Westchester Hospital.  The #FoxesUp4Heroes funder is to help pay for supplies for healthcare workers to care for their novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. It was organized by Fox Lane High School Director of Health, PE & Athletics Adam Lodewick along with coaches at the Mt. Kisco school. His own workouts involve bench presses, pushups and squats while us…

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by Donna Christopher