HHS Secretary Azar Advocates For Masks To 'Avoid Further Shutdowns'

The video discusses the challenges of reopening schools during the pandemic, highlighting the lack of federal benchmarks for safety. Azar emphasizes the importance of wearing masks, social distancing, and good hygiene to prevent further shutdowns. The CDC guidelines suggest that local communities should decide on reopening schools, with a focus on getting children back to classrooms. Gottlieb mentions a positivity rate above 10% as a threshold for considering school closures.

What is the most important action individuals can take to prevent further shutdowns, according to Azar?

• Ignore social distancing

• Avoid washing hands

• Wear face coverings

• Travel frequently

What does Azar say about the federal government's role in setting coronavirus numbers for school operations?

• The government mandates school closures

• The government provides financial support for schools

• There are no uniform thresholds; communities decide

• The government sets strict national guidelines

According to the new CDC guidelines, what is the presumption regarding children and schools?

• Children should stay home indefinitely

• Children should return to school

• Schools should close immediately

• Children should attend school only online

What positivity rate does Scott Gottlieb suggest as a threshold for considering school closures?

• 15%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

Who is Scott Gottlieb in relation to the Trump administration?

• A school principal

• Current head of the FDA

• Former head of the FDA

• Former head of the CDC