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California, Oregon, Washington to drop school mask mandates

Headline from KOB 4

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Schoolchildren in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks as part of new indoor mask policies the Democratic governors of all

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MedicalXpress
Is it really safe to end mask mandates in schools? (opens MedicalXpress)
Published Feb 21, 2022
MedicalXpress's feed description
As states loosen COVID-19 restrictions across the country, masking, particularly in schools, remains a controversial—and confusing—issue.
The 74 Million
When Can Schools Drop Mask Rules? Educators in North Carolina Take First Steps Towards Ending Mandates (opens The 74 Million)
Published Feb 24, 2022
The 74 Million's feed description
Policymakers in Raleigh took steps toward lifting mask mandates in schools last week. Citing falling case numbers, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that he is encouraging school boards to lift mask mandates at a Feb. 17 press conference.
KEYT Santa Barbara
California to end school mask mandate after March 11 | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Feb 27, 2022
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Schoolchildren in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks as part of new indoor mask policies the Democratic governors of all three states announced jointly on Monday.
KAAL Rochester
California, Oregon, Washington to end school mask mandates (opens KAAL Rochester)
Published Feb 27, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The California Teachers Association said it expected a mixed reaction to the announcement at schools.
KEZI Eugene
No more mask mandates on the West Coast after March 11 (opens KEZI Eugene)
Published Feb 27, 2022
KEZI Eugene's feed description
State officials in Oregon continue to recommend mask wearing in schools.
NBC Los Angeles
State Health Officials Expected to Announce Date to End School Indoor Mask Mandates (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Feb 27, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
State health officials may soon be announcing a date to end the indoor mask requirement at schools across California.
Foxla
California to relax mask guidelines in schools starting March 11 (opens Foxla)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Foxla's feed description
Beginning March 11, the indoor mask guideline for California schools will shift from required to recommended.
Los Angeles Times
California to lift school mask mandate after March 11 (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Local officials will retain the option of keeping mask rules in place. Over 1,000 school districts face making the decision on when to take that step.
FOX 5 New York
Washington, Oregon, California to end mask mandates in schools, most public places on March 12 (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Feb 27, 2022
FOX 5 New York's feed description
Washington, Oregon and California will drop masking requirements for schools and most public places on March 12, the states jointly announced on Monday.
Politico
California to drop school mask mandate on March 11 (opens Politico)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Politico's feed description
Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement caps weeks of speculation over when one of the nation's strictest states would allow districts to make masks optional in the classroom.
Newsweek
California to lift school mask mandate, updates guidance for others (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
California officials say children will no longer have to wear masks in classrooms after March 11.
NBC News
California, Oregon, Washington announce end of school mask mandates (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 27, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Earlier this month, California became the first state to formally shift to an endemic approach to the coronavirus.
The Center Square
California, Oregon, Washington announce full mask-optional date (opens The Center Square)
Published Feb 27, 2022
The Center Square's feed description
(The Center Square) – Teachers, staff and students in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks in schools starting March 12, according to new guidance
Washington Times
California lifts mask mandate on schools as of March 12 (opens Washington Times)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Masks will no longer be required in California schools as of March 12 but will remain “strongly recommended,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
CBS 8 San Diego
California to drop mask mandate in schools beginning on March 12 (opens CBS 8 San Diego)
Published Feb 27, 2022
CBS 8 San Diego's feed description
The dropping of mask mandates are being adopted by California, Oregon and Washington.
New York Times
Three West Coast states are ending school mask requirements on March 11. (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 27, 2022
New York Times's feed description
California, Oregon and Washington jointly announced the move as all three move to relax pandemic restrictions after the Omicron surge.
The Hill
California, Oregon, Washington ending school mask mandate after March 11 (opens The Hill)
Published Feb 27, 2022
The Hill's feed description
California, Washington and Oregon will end their school mask mandates after March 11, the states’ three governors jointly announced on Monday.
Washington Examiner
West Coast governors plan to lift school mask mandates March 11 (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Masks will not be mandatory in California, Oregon, and Washington schools starting March 11, the governors of the three states announced Monday.
Fox News
More school mask mandates fall in West Coast states (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Fox News's feed description
More mask mandates are falling for schoolchildren in West Coast states this month, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have continued to plummet.
KOB 4
California, Oregon, Washington to drop school mask mandates (opens KOB 4)
Published Feb 28, 2022
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Schoolchildren in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks as part of new indoor mask policies the Democratic governors of all
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Washington, Oregon, California to end mask mandates in schools, most public places by March 12 (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Feb 28, 2022
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
Washington, Oregon and California will drop masking requirements for schools and most public places on March 12, the states jointly announced on Monday.
Portland Press Herald
California, Oregon, Washington dropping school mask mandates (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Portland Press Herald's feed description
In all three states, the decision to follow the state guidance will rest with districts.
Breitbart News
L.A. Teachers Union Wants to Preserve Masks in Schools as State Ends Mandates (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Students in Los Angeles County public schools will no longer have to wear masks at school, though the teachers union wants masks to stay.
Hot Air
California and Illinois lift school mask mandates but teachers' unions in San Francisco and Chicago say not for their kids (opens Hot Air)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Hot Air's feed description
"Universal indoor masking will continue to be in effect at SFUSD..."
Lamag
California to Drop Mask Mandate in Schools After March 11 (opens Lamag)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Lamag's feed description
Indoor masking will no longer be mandatory at California schools and childcare facilities after March 11, officials announced Monday

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