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This week has marked a significant turning point as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated mask guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals. The agency now states that, with certain exceptions, those who are fully vaccinated can forgo masks both indoors and outdoors. This has left students and staff at schools across the country pondering how this will affect them, especially with many children under 12 still ineligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
In addition to this guidance, the CDC announced that children aged 12 to 15 can start receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. However, this development won’t have much effect on the current school year since many elementary and middle school students are still unvaccinated. As a result, the question arises: will schools allow fully vaccinated individuals to go without masks? The response varies by school district.
For many districts, the announcement came unexpectedly, prompting urgent discussions about current and future mask policies. In my children’s school, the administration communicated that due to the lack of vaccine eligibility for younger students, the Minnesota Department of Education and the Department of Health have advised schools to maintain the Minnesota Safe Learning Plan and current face covering guidelines for the rest of the school year, meaning masks will still be required for indoor events.
On the other hand, some schools are opting for different measures. For example, the superintendent of schools in Cobb County, Georgia, declared that, “In accordance with the new CDC guidance, Cobb Schools will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask.” He also encouraged anyone who wishes to continue wearing a mask at school or school events to feel free to do so.
Pfizer began clinical trials for kids aged 12-17 back in July 2020, and just recently the CDC has recommended that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine be administered to adolescents aged 12-15. Meanwhile, Moderna has faced challenges in recruiting participants for its trials but has started testing children under 12 since mid-March. Nevertheless, just because the CDC has approved vaccinations for all age groups does not guarantee uptake.
In light of these updates and the concerns of parents regarding vaccinating younger children, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently recommended vaccinations for children aged 12 and older, asserting that “vaccines are safe and effective in protecting individuals and populations against infectious diseases” and that the evaluation process for new vaccines is thorough and transparent.
While the CDC has indicated that fully vaccinated adults can gather without masks, they still recommend wearing masks and practicing social distancing in situations where unvaccinated individuals, such as young children, are present. Rapid changes in guidelines have left parents and students uncertain about what to expect in the remaining weeks of in-person school, but there is hope for a return to a more familiar school experience in the fall.
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In summary, schools are navigating new CDC mask guidelines amidst ongoing concerns about COVID-19 vaccinations for children. Each district is making its own decisions, resulting in a patchwork of policies that can leave families uncertain about what to expect in the classroom. As the situation continues to evolve, there is a shared hope for a more traditional school experience in the upcoming fall.