Description
Press release from Austin ISD - Announcement:
July 27, 2021
By Eduardo Villa
On Tuesday, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their guidelines, recommending masks for all individuals indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Why it matters: With school starting in about three weeks, the more people who wear a mask and get vaccinated, the better position schools will be in to start. AISD strongly encourages masks, but it's up to parents and students to make sure they follow the CDC's recommendation because Governor Greg Abbott's order prevents mask mandates in schools.
Local Impact: On Monday, Alexandra Copeland, director of health services for Austin ISD, told the school board that masks were a big reason Austin classrooms were safe last school year.
Dive Deeper: Last week, the district released updated health and safety protocols for the new school year. The district includes guidance on masking, vaccines, rapid testing, buses, what to do when you're sick and eating in the cafeteria.
Driving the News: The COVID-19 Delta variant is the cause of over 80% of infections happening right now in Texas. Vaccines and masks remain an effective way to combat the Delta variant.
This press release was produced by Austin ISD - Announcement. The views expressed here are the author's own.
Discussion
By posting you agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.