The flowchart-like documents released by the CDC ask businesses, schools and workplaces to first and foremost to consider whether reopening is consistent with state and local stay-at-home orders.
The flowchart-like documents released by the CDC also ask businesses, schools and workplaces to first and foremost consider whether adherence with the agency's reopening guidelines is consistent with state and local stay-at-home orders.to determine the most appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community," the documents say.
Compliance with the CDC direction will depend on whether states adopt the decision tools into their own local policies — and whether the Trump administration supports and promotes the agency's guidelines. Last week, the Associated Press obtained an earlier draft of the CDC decision tool documents, which at that time also contained guidance for faith communities. The AP also reported that earlier version would have stipulated that summer campsThose earlier documents did not issue guidance for schools, which the agency specifically addressed in Thursday's version of the decision tools.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
CDC Releases 'Decision Tool' Guidance to Aid Schools and Businesses as States ReopenThe documents that use traffic signs and other graphics to tell organizations what they should consider before reopening
Read more »
CDC releases 'decision trees' to help pandemic reopening decisionsThe US coronavirus outbreak has altered daily life in almost every way. Here's the latest updates on US Covid-19 cases, deaths, the lockdown, the government response, unemployment and more.
Read more »
NYT reporter slams Trump, CDC leadership for COVID-19 response - Business Insider'Yes, it is the president's fault': New York Times reporter rips into the Trump administration's response to the pandemic and says he thinks CDC head should resign
Read more »
CDC Reopen Document Vastly Differs From White House's PlanThe Associated Press obtained a 63-page document from the CDC which stresses planning for future virus flareups.
Read more »
AP Exclusive: CDC docs stress plans for more virus flareupsCDC documents on how to safely reopen businesses and institutions during the pandemic included more restrictive measures, and plans for flare-ups, than the one released by the White House. The guidance was shelved by the Trump administration.
Read more »