AJ Taylor1 week agoLast Updated: May 14, 2021
Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Garcia sent the following letter to school superintendents, child care providers and local public health departments regarding updated COVID-19 guidance:
Dear Education and Child Care Professionals,
I write to you today to underscore the continued importance of supporting children as we navigate this recovery phase of our COVID-19 response. From the beginning, this response effort has been grounded in mitigating risk and protecting our vulnerable populations, realizing that completely eliminating risk was never an option. We appreciate the difficult position school administrators and child care providers, who are not necessarily health professionals, have had to navigate. Your efforts over the last year have required patience, grace, and flexibility. For that, we are tremendously grateful.
By Chris Turner
May 14, 2021
The Iowa Department of Public Heath is easing it s guidelines when it comes to COVID-19 and school kids.
The department says schools and child care settings should handle COVID-19 like other child illnesses.
They also say kids who are positive and have symptoms should stay home, but those who are exposed to the virus should no longer be required to quarantine.
IDPH says it s urging schools and child care centers to give parents and students the option to make their own decision about wearing face masks.
Full release from the Iowa Department of Public Health:
Today Director Garcia sent the following letter to school superintendents, child care providers and local public health departments regarding updated COVID-19 guidance:
By Chris Turner
May 14, 2021
The Iowa Department of Public Heath is easing it s guidelines when it comes to COVID-19 and school kids.
The department says schools and child care settings should handle COVID-19 like other child illnesses.
They also say kids who are positive and have symptoms should stay home, but those who are exposed to the virus should no longer be required to quarantine.
IDPH says it s urging schools and child care centers to give parents and students the option to make their own decision about wearing face masks.
Full release from the Iowa Department of Public Health:
Today Director Garcia sent the following letter to school superintendents, child care providers and local public health departments regarding updated COVID-19 guidance:
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