Here's the proposed Covid-19 safety measures for Chicago public schools this year

Here are the proposed Covid-19 safety measures for Chicago public schools this year

Just days before the new school year starts, Chicago Public Schools and its teacher union are nearing an agreement on Covid-19 safety measures.

CHICAGO - Just days before the new school year starts, Chicago Public Schools and its teacher union are nearing an agreement on Covid-19 safety measures.

The latest proposal involves largely the same virus protections as last year.

Recommended, but not required is masking.

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Also, there will be continued weekly testing for the virus.

And per new CDC quarantine guidelines: unvaccinated students and staff can still come to school if they are in contact with someone who has Covid-19. They just need to wear a mask for 10 days.

Teachers could vote on the arrangement next week.