The health agency cautioned colleges and universities against testing all of their students and faculty for the novel coronavirus before allowing them onto campus, as part of new recommendations made public on Tuesday. But federal health experts still recommend that higher education institutions test people suspected to have been in close contact with infected patients, even if they’re not showing symptoms.
— The CDC also suggests broader testing for people who have been in contact with infected patients in settings where the disease can quickly spread, including residence halls, laboratories and communal spaces such as bathrooms or lounges.
— The federal guidelines say schools located in regions experiencing “moderate to substantial community transmission” of Covid-19 may consider testing some or all students and staff who have no known exposure to the virus. Juan Perez Jr. has more.
— Next up: More CDC guidance on reopening K-12 schools is expected later this week.
MAJOR DEVOS OVERHAUL OF HIGHER EDUCATION TAKES EFFECT TODAY: A slew of major Trump administration policies affecting colleges and universities officially takes effect today. Here’s a rundown of how DeVos has reshaped federal higher education policy using her regulatory pen: