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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ridiculous, considering CDC just dropped that guideline[/quote]

Lol no they didn’t. And the current Covid level is medium/yellow in DC

CDC no longer recommends routine screening testing in K-12 schools. [b]However, at a high COVID-19 Community Level, K-12 schools and ECE programs can consider implementing screening testing for students and staff for high-risk activities (for example, close contact sports, band, choir, theater); at key times in the year, for example before/after large events (such as prom, tournaments, group travel); and when returning from breaks (such as, holidays, spring break, at the beginning of the school year).[/b] In any screening testing program, testing should include both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Schools serving students who are at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19, such as those with moderate or severe immunocompromise or complex medical conditions, can consider implementing screening testing at a medium or high COVID-19 Community Level. The type of viral test used can vary and includes over the counter or at-home testing (self-testing), point-of-care rapid testing, or laboratory testing. Schools and ECE programs that choose to rely on at-home test kits for screening testing should ensure equal access and availability to the tests; establish accessible systems that are in place for ensuring timely reporting of positive results to the school or ECE program; and communicate with families the importance of following isolation guidance for anyone who tests positive. Communication strategies should take into account the needs of people with limited English proficiency who require language services, and individuals with disabilities who require accessible formats.

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Current Covid level is green. https://twitter.com/_dchealth/status/1557478625686994953?s=21&t=GIWKzq1UzW9gKu4kIsg8ow[/quote]

CDC has yellow. Not sure why. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view?list_select_state=Maryland&data-type=CommunityLevels&list_select_county=24003[/quote]

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