Governors and local school boards reignite the mask mandate fight in wake of CDC's newest guidance

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Some cities and local school districts have moved to install their own mask mandates. But in a number of Republican-led states, state officials have passed laws or used their authority to stop those requirements and keep mask usage optional.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidance this week saying that people in areas of"substantial" and"high" transmission should wear a face mask indoors. The agency also said all teachers, staff, students and visitors in schools should wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.Following that advice, some cities and local school districts moved to install their own mask mandates.

CNN's Rosa Flores tracks down Florida governor to ask about Covid-19 explosion in state 04:32In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has pushed to keep mask usage optional, but some school districts have not heeded his pitch. In Broward County, the school board on Wednesday voted to mandate masks in schools when they reopen at a hearing marred by anti-mask protesters."I personally think this is a local issue, it's not a state issue," said member Patricia Good of District 2.

 

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So they put a face mask on the sign

As it should be if YOU want to wear one ok. But don't force me to.

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