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North Hills School District: New CDC Guidance: Masks No Longer Required In Schools
This link shows the community level for communities across the US. Allegheny County is currently low.
February 25, 2022
On Feb. 25, 2022, the CDC updated their guidance on masking. The guidance is now based on a three-tier system (High, Medium, Low) that takes into account the strain on local health care systems. Using this new model, the CDC is dropping its recommendation for universal school masking when communities are in the medium or low tiers.
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This link shows the community level for communities across the US. Allegheny County is currently low.
As such, masks will no longer be required in our schools at any time. This is effective immediately.
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Also effective immediately, the CDC is no longer requiring masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems.
As always, we thank our families, students and staff for their patience, cooperation and understanding. Additional information will be shared as necessary.
This press release was produced by North Hills School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
