Public Health Dane County Madison Removes 6 ft Distancing from Health Order
As of March 2nd, Dane County has removed the “6 foot requirement” that effectively disallowed Dane County public schools from re-opening for full days under the county’s restrictions to stem the spread of covid-19.
Order #13, entered on February 8th, had maintained the requirement that districts ensure that “…students and employees with face coverings are at least six (6) feet from others to the greatest extent possible when indoors.” This rule prevented districts like Waunakee from allowing all students to attend for full days.
Order #14, released today, effective on March 10, 2021, removes the 6 foot guidance entirely.
The Waunakee Board of Education will meet on March 8th to address potential changes to the daily school schedule in order to respond to this change. Increased periods of in-person class has long been advocated for by many in the community as children suffer from isolation, parents are burdened with increased childcare costs, disruption in work schedules, and the challenges of virtual school. Opposition to increased in-person education have cited the ongoing prevalence of covid-19 in the community, a lack of vaccination in the community, and pedagogical concerns in seeking to maintain the hybrid schedule.
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