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CDC relaxes social distancing guidelines for schools

In new guidelines released Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing requirements for students in school, stating they could safely sit three feet apart — rather than six — without barriers if they are wearing masks. The change could mean more students across the country will return to in-person learning this spring. William Brangham reports.

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