In case you missed it, theGOP Doc Caucus co-chairs along with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meekswrote an op-edabout why it is detrimental for children to remain away from the classroom, when science shows in-person learning can be done safely. This was after the Caucus sent a letter toPresident Bidenasking that he putstudentsfirst and get them back into the classroomASAP.
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and US Department of Educationprovided recommendations and considerations to support elementary and secondary schools safely reopening.
The CDC issued a study finding that wearing a mask that fits tightly to one’s face can limit the spread of COVID-19.
The CDC updated quarantine recommendations for vaccinated persons, indicating that fully vaccinated persons who meet criteria will no longer be required to quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)posted information on the February 26, 2021 meeting of the Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee to discuss Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine Emergency Use Authorization application.
The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for monoclonal antibodies bamlanivimab and estesevimab to be administered together for high risk mild to moderate COVID-19 cases.
The Department of Health and Human Servicesannounced that starting February 15, Community Health Centers will begin directly receiving COVID-19 vaccines.
