Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) is one of the latest governors across the country to lift mask mandates for children in schools, making the announcement Wednesday.
The state-sanctioned school mask mandate will not extend beyond February 28, the governor announced.
“Given the extremely low risk to young people, the widespread availability and the proven effectiveness of vaccines, and the distribution of accurate test protocols, and tests, it’s time to give our kids a sense of normalcy and lift the mask mandate on a statewide basis for schools,” Baker said.
The decision, he explained, was made after “careful consultation with public health officials,” adding that the state’s Department of Public Health “issued guidance for school districts for using masks in specific scenarios.”
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