Jane Garibay

The CDC has issued guidelines that will help protect everyone during the school year:

• Getting Vaccinated is the best defense against COVID-19
  • Outbreaks are less likely to occur in schools where teachers, staff, and students 12 years and older are fully vaccinated
  • To find a vaccine clinic near you, click here
• To protect against the Delta variant, universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status, is recommended
• Students and staff should wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can also be utilized

Connecticut’s Children’s has put together a package of resources for parents who are concerned about returning their children to in-person learning. The Back to School kit includes articles about the potential impact of the delta variant in schools, as well as an update on a vaccine for children younger than 12. Click here to access the kit.

The back-to-school transition is often difficult, and the pandemic has certainly complicated the process further. However, if we work together, we will be able to keep our students, teachers and staff healthy for the duration of the school year.