Physical Distancing

Layered mitigation efforts help to reduce the spread of illness. Physical distancing is one layer that can reduce the spread of COVID-19.

	COVID-19 Management Plan Template Sections (Tables 5-7)	Prevention  (Table 5)	Response- High Transmission  (Table 6)	Recovery-Gradual Return to Baseline  (Table 7)
	Physical Distancing Layered mitigation efforts help to reduce the spread of illness. Physical distancing is one layer that can reduce the spread of COVID-19. Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning | CDC (05/27/2022) COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools | AAP (07/06/2022) FAQ for K-12 | CDC (05/27/2022)	Use outdoor spaces and/or spread students out as feasible (if possible due to climate and available space). How to Protect Yourself and Others | CDC Keep on Keeping Your Distance (2020)	In the K-12 setting when masks are universally in place, close contact is 3 feet. When universal masking is not in place, close contact is 6 feet. Encourage physical distance of 3 or 6 feet (depending on your building's mask use).	Continue to encourage physical distancing of 3 or 6 feet- depending on your district’s mask policy. Continue to encourage the use of outdoor space, if feasible due to climate.