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COVID-19 Transmission Mitigation Tactics
Overview
There are multiple approaches to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. As feasible, use all of the transmission mitigation tactics below.
When it is not feasible to use all of the mitigation tactics, consider how to layer them. For instance, if students cannot remain 6-foot apart, cohort students. Cohorting is the most important strategy to keep schools open. If strict cohorts cannot occur, some cohorting is better than none. In addition, consider layering other tactics, such as masks, to reduce transmission risk.
Deciding how to implement multiple layers of protection is specific to the local school/district community and grade level. Additional grade-level-specific guidance, based on the health guidance by COVID-19 phase,is provided in the charts below.
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Lower Risk
Cohorts
Strict Cohorts
Congestion
Open Spaces
Distance
6 feet Apart or More
Gatherings
Within Recommended Gathering Size
Masks
Wearing a Mask
Movement
Directed Movement
Respiratory Output
Normal Respiratory Output
Time Together
Less Than 15 minutes Together
Touching Surfaces
Minimal Touching of Surfaces
Higher Risk
Cohorts
Broad Cohorts
Congestion
Tightly-Packed Spaces
Distance
Less Than 6 Feet Apart
Gatherings
Above Recommended Gathering Size
Masks
Not Wearing a Mask
Movement
Undirected Movement
Respiratory Output
Increased Respiratory Output
Time Together
More Than 15 minutes Together
Touching Surfaces
Increased Touching of Surfaces
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