Second thread. The way I see it, two different things are happening related to CDC and schools. First, there was a lot useful material released today. There are decision tools and checklists for parents, guidance on mitigation measures, and more epi. cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
This is the work of the brilliant CDC scientists who have devoted their lives to improving public health, and it is the CDC we need front and center in this time of crisis. 2/
And then there was the statement on “the importance of reopening America’s Schools in the Fall” which motivated my last thread. If I had an edit button I make clearer that my comments are about the statement. The other guidance is more substantive. 3/
The statement tho does not link to the other docs, which feels emblematic. There’s a gap btwn how science is informing decision making, and how politics is thrown in. It’s hard to feel like we're getting the best out of our scientific expertise when wires are crossed 4/4
Fixed link. Need edit button. cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
