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Public schools changing COVID policy to masks optional

February 26, 2022 by Staff Reporter

Public schools changing COVID policy to masks optional

SAVANNAH CHATM HA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE MOVING TO A MASK- OPTIONAL APPROACH NEXT WE. EK THE TRANSITION WILL HAPPEN ON TUESDAY MARCH FIRS T. SCHOOLS LEADERS SAY A SIGNIFICANT DECLINE IN QUARANTINES AND POSITI VE COVID CASES-MADE THIS TRANSITION POSSIBLE. THEY ALSO SAY– A DOWNWARD TREND OF POSITIVE CASES IN THE COUNTY–AND A HIGH STAFF VACCINATION TERA- -FACTORED INTO THE DECISION. THEY DO NOTE– ALL SCHOOL BUS RIDERS MUST STILL WE

Savannah-Chatham schools switching to masks optional starting next week

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System announced Thursday that it would switch to masks optional effective March 1.

Updated: 5:22 PM EST Feb 24, 2022

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System announced Thursday that it would switch to masks optional effective March 1.The change in policy follows what school officials say is a drop in COVID-19 transmission rates within the schools and community and “high level of vaccinations among our staff.” TRENDING STORIESPolice chief wanted on dozens of felony charges captured by South Carolina authoritiesPolice: Overnight shooting in Savannah claims life of 42-year-old manGeorgia woman shot by Uber driver, leading to emergency surgery to save her premature baby”Our entire team has been closely monitoring the school system’s case numbers and we are pleased with the significant decrease in our quarantines and positive cases in the last four weeks,” read a release from the school system. “Additionally, there has been a downward trend of positive cases in Chatham County.”The federal face covering mandate for students and staff on school buses remains in effect. “While face coverings will be optional, we strongly encourage staff and students to consider the use of a mask while indoors,” the statement continued. “… We ask that staff, students, and families continue to wash hands frequently, maintain appropriate distance where possible, disinfect high touch surfaces, and avoid large gatherings that could be potential super-spreader events. Staff and students should stay home when sick and monitor for symptoms of Covid-19. Taking these simple precautions is the best way for us to continue in-person learning.”

SAVANNAH, Ga. —

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System announced Thursday that it would switch to masks optional effective March 1.

The change in policy follows what school officials say is a drop in COVID-19 transmission rates within the schools and community and “high level of vaccinations among our staff.”

TRENDING STORIES

“Our entire team has been closely monitoring the school system’s case numbers and we are pleased with the significant decrease in our quarantines and positive cases in the last four weeks,” read a release from the school system. “Additionally, there has been a downward trend of positive cases in Chatham County.”

The federal face covering mandate for students and staff on school buses remains in effect.

“While face coverings will be optional, we strongly encourage staff and students to consider the use of a mask while indoors,” the statement continued. “… We ask that staff, students, and families continue to wash hands frequently, maintain appropriate distance where possible, disinfect high touch surfaces, and avoid large gatherings that could be potential super-spreader events. Staff and students should stay home when sick and monitor for symptoms of Covid-19. Taking these simple precautions is the best way for us to continue in-person learning.”



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