Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/vrJGynj-MhQ   The CDC recently announced a lowering of the safe distance between masked students from 6 to 3 feet.  Problem is that there is much fine print and many catch-22s around this new pronouncement.   The blanket 3 foot rule only applies to K through 6 in areas of low or moderate CoVid spread.  The 6 foot or higher rule still applies: in areas of high CoVid transmission; if cohort groups cannot be maintained; between adults; between adults and students; when mask-wearing is impossible such as when eating; while singing shouting, maskless instrument playing or sports; in common areas such as auditoriums and gyms.   Remember: the further the safer!   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html   #distancing #3feet #6feet #singing #shouting