The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) today released updates to “FCAAP Recommendations Regarding Schools During the
COVID-19 Pandemic”, a white paper to assist Florida’s school superintendents as they operate schools in their districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The following updates have been made to the paper since the update of September 11, 2020:

• The paper has been renamed FCAAP Recommendations Regarding Schools During the Covid-19
  Pandemic since schools in Florida have now reopened.
• Updates on tracking infection rates using number of infections per 100,000.
• Recommendations regarding use of antibody testing, particularly related to wearing masks and
  length of immunity after COVID-19 infection.
• Infectiousness in children.
• Airborne infection.
• COVID-19 lifespan on smooth surfaces.
• Updates on masks, safe and unsafe and the importance of masks overall.
• Updated Back to School Checklist.
• Update on sports and COVID-19 infections.

Click here to view the updated white paper.