U.S. CDC Issues Confusing Face Mask Usage Advice

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggested on July 9, 2021; COVID-19 vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings. And the CDC continues to say 'masks should be worn indoors by all individuals (age 2+) who are not fully vaccinated.'

However, the CDC is not advising schools to require vaccinations for teachers and vaccine-eligible kids.

Nor did the CDC issue advice for people previously infected and recovered from COVID-19.

“We’re at a new point in the COVID-19 pandemic that we’re all really excited about. So it’s time to update the guidance," stated CDR Erin K. Sauber-Schatz, who leads the CDC task force that prepares recommendations designed to keep Americans safe from COVID-19, reported the AP.

Furthermore, the CDC published positive data indicating very few COVID-19 cases in school-age students.

This CDC guidance is meant to supplement—not replace—any federal, state, tribal, local, or territorial privacy or public health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which K-12 schools must comply.