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The centers for disease control and prevention has just updated its physical distancing guidelines for children in schools.
Kimt news three's mary peters is live to tell us what the minnesota department of health wants you to know about the new guidelines.
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"* today, the cdc says children in elementary schools can be as close as three feet apart.
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This is only with masks and other prevention measures in place.
The earlier recommendatio n was 6 feet.
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"*c guidel say middle and high school students should still adhere to the 6 feet recommendatio n.
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It's important to note the minnesota department of health says students should be six feet apart if they're not wearing masks.
Live in rochester, mary peters, thanks, mary.
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