At times when it's not possible to accommodate masks, as when eating, CDC says 6 feet of distance should be maintained. In middle schools and high schools where community transmission is high, CDC advises students to stay 6 feet apart, if cohorting is not possible. CDC says Covid-19 testing can provide additional protection for sports and in schools that use less than 6 feet of distancing between students in classrooms. Local health officials said the change may make it easier for some schools to open -- but safety measures will still be key. "What I don't want is this change being interpreted as saying safety measures in schools are unnecessary, or social distancing doesn't work.

Source: CNN March 19, 2021 14:55 UTC