ORLANDO, Fla. – There is increasing data that suggests that schools can reopen amid the ongoing pandemic without vaccinating school staff, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday during a White House COVID-19 briefing.
Educational leaders have been pushing for teachers and school staff to be included in the next priority vaccine group after health care workers and long-term care facilities.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky told reporters teachers are included in the 1B vaccine category which includes essential workers. [TRENDING: How to get a vaccine in Fla. | Wanted: Man accused of shooting at detective | Cops: Fla.