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The Florida Department of Health reported 1,145 new COVID cases in Sarasota County for the week of May 13-19, which is an 83% increase over two weeks prior.
SMH reported Monday it was treating 68 COVID-19 inpatients, seven of which are in the ICU.
The Florida Department of Health reported 1,145 new COVID cases in Sarasota County for the week of May 13-19, which is an 83% increase over two weeks prior.
Sarasota schools mask rule to remain intact This story has been updated. Masks are most here to stay for the final three weeks of the Sarasota County School District year, but the School Board will review a policy at its next board meeting that could make masks optional in schools by July 1. During a Tuesday workshop and subsequent board meeting, the School Board held what will probably be the final discussion on the board's mask policy for this year, with board members Bridget Ziegler and Karen Rose pushing to make the mask requirement optional. "I want to see masks be optional as soo...
Once again, school board members discussed the possibility of masks in the upcoming school year, though they have yet to firm up a decision. Board members at their next meeting will review a policy that could make masks optional by July 1. Mandatory mask rules will likely remain as is through the end of the school year. Board members Bridget Ziegler and Karen Rose would like an optional requirement as soon as possible, even if that means the change takes effect before the end of the year. Friday, June 11 is the final day of classes. “The win-win for me is giving families the option of w...