is elevated, NJDOH recommends universal masking in regions withCALI score of very high – schools should require universal masking for all students and staff.– during an outbreak or a general increase in cases, schools should consult with their local health departments as to whether short-term universal masking or masking in affected classrooms should be required to control the outbreak/increase in cases.
Currently, all six regions in New Jersey are showing “moderate” COVID-19 activity in the weekly CALI score measurement for the week ending Feb. 12. That was the first week this year all six regions were below the high or very high levels of activity.Murphy also stressed that students and staffers will be allowed to keep wearings masks if they choose, “and to do so without fear of being bullied or otherwise singled out for making that choice.