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Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes

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Mon, 2022-08-01 19:09 — FNUOvviyaa
Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes Students are heading to another school year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time, there seem to be fewer discussions and fretting about masks and other mitigation measures -- despite a rise of infections sweeping the country. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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In its guidance for schools, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends universal indoor masking in K-12 schools and early education programs that are in counties with a high Covid-19 community level.
 
Almost half -- 45.8% -- of US counties are at high Covid-19 community levels, according to CDC data...
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