Gov. Cooper issues health guidelines for North Carolina schools, says it won’t be a ‘reckless decision’

...To promote social distancing, schools would be required to mark out spaces showing 6 feet of separation.

Some health guidance is recommended but not required including:

▪ Wearing cloth face coverings.

▪ Keeping students 6 feet apart in class. If that’s not feasible, schools are urged to have students all face the same direction.

▪ Keep students 6 feet apart on school buses. This could cause districts to have to run additional buses or take longer driving students to and from campus.

The DHHS guidance calls for school districts to develop three plans: reopen with minimal social distancing, reopen with moderate social distance or keep schools closed using only remote instruction...

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