Trump releases recommendations for reopening U.S. schools

[August 13, 2020]    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday released eight recommendations for reopening U.S. schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, including that masks be used when social distancing is not possible.

President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Trump said at a White House press briefing that the federal government would provide 125 million reusable masks to school districts around the country.

(Reporting by Steve Holland and Jan Wolfe; Editing by Sandra Maler)

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