El Paso schools: COVID-19 protocols remain despite governor s move against mask mandate Cristina Carreon, El Paso Times
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The large school districts in El Paso County say their safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic won t change after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moved to rescind the statewide mask mandate.
The El Paso Independent School District tweeted Tuesday afternoon that the district will continue to follow established COVID-19 protocols. We are aware of Gov. Abbott’s announcement today in which he lifted mask mandates. EPISD will continue to follow all current safety protocols until we receive further guidance and information from the Texas Education Agency, as stated in the governor’s order, the statement read.