The guidance came after a contentious week of outraged parents calling on Bucks County to recommend stricter mask requirements and notifications for parents.
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In this Aug. 5, 2020, file photo, wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, elementary school students use hand sanitizer before entering school for classes in Godley, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Community members in two Bucks County school districts are divided over new policies that make coronavirus mask-wearing optional.
A feud between those valuing personal freedom and those prioritizing health concerns has been building for the past year, according to many parents. Now, it’s at boiling point.
The Central Bucks School Board voted on Wednesday evening, during an emergency hearing, to lift its mask mandate. The Council Rock School Board voted to do the same Thursday night.
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More than 14.3 million tests have been administered in a state with a population of 12.8 million. But that doesn t mean everyone has been tested. Some may have been tested two or more times.
“We know that the number of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania and across the country has been on the rise, said Beam. “We need people to continue to be vigilant. Testing is the most effective way to identify and contain the virus.”
With testing, officials also hope to be able to track variants of the bug that has so far claimed the lives of 25,237 state residents.
COVID-19 testing in K-12 schools will be “prioritized next,” said Beam, who could offer no further details Tuesday on those plans.