Infectious Diseases

Read: CDC Releases Updated School Reopening Guidelines

CDC Releases Updated School Reopening Guidelines

The guidelines left many of the details on how to safely reopen schools up to local officials.

Read: Less than 1 in 10 Americans Believe Schools Should Reopen Without Restrictions

Less than 1 in 10 Americans Believe Schools Should Reopen Without Restrictions

According to a new survey, 56% of Americans are extremely/very concerned that reopening schools will cause a surge in COVID-19 infections.

Read: School Reopening Plans Have Become the Latest COVID-19 Political Football

School Reopening Plans Have Become the Latest COVID-19 Political Football

Here are the various strategies states and districts have adopted to try to safely reopen after the coronavirus shut down.

Read: U.S. Colleges Asking Federal, State Governments to Block COVID-19 Lawsuits

U.S. Colleges Asking Federal, State Governments to Block COVID-19 Lawsuits

Because the liability exposures to college campuses are so significant, institutions are asking both the federal and state governments to pass legislation that would shield them from legal claims related to COVID-19.

Read: 5 Strategies to Help Ensure School Safety When Campuses Reopen This Fall

5 Strategies to Help Ensure School Safety When Campuses Reopen This Fall

With the processes surrounding campus reopenings so uncertain, these five steps will help your school district evaluate and test your safety plans, as well as prepare your staff to make quick adjustments, if needed.

Read: Returning OSU Football Players Must Sign COVID-19 Risk Waiver

Returning OSU Football Players Must Sign COVID-19 Risk Waiver

The two-page coronavirus risk waiver is called the ‘Buckeye Pledge.’

Read: Surveillance and Location Technologies Could Help Campuses Track Coronavirus

Surveillance and Location Technologies Could Help Campuses Track Coronavirus

Beacons, smartphones, cameras and other technologies are being considered by campuses for contact tracing and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Read: Cleaning vs. Disinfecting Touch Screens: What’s the Difference?

Cleaning vs. Disinfecting Touch Screens: What’s the Difference?

Devices may bring us convenience, but they have one thing in common: touch screens. Here’s how you can keep them sanitized during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read: 4 Ways Schools Can Avoid Coronavirus Liability Landmines This Fall

4 Ways Schools Can Avoid Coronavirus Liability Landmines This Fall

Schools must do all they can to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 on their school community. Equally, they must limit the liability exposure for their staff and the institution. These are not mutually exclusive goals.

Read: 4 Non-Negotiables for Reopening Colleges During the COVID-19 Pandemic

4 Non-Negotiables for Reopening Colleges During the COVID-19 Pandemic

There is a seemingly never-ending list of concerns for colleges to consider before reopening, but these four objectives should be top of mind.

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