Follow The Science: California To Continue Requiring Masks For Schoolkids

These would be the masks that Fauci said pretty much didn’t work, right?

California to require masks at schools, though CDC says they’re not needed if vaccinated

California will continue to require masks in school settings, state health officials announced Friday, even though federal health authorities released new guidelines saying vaccinated students and teachers no longer need to wear masks inside campus buildings.

“Masking is a simple and effective intervention that does not interfere with offering full in-person instruction,” said California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Mark Ghaly. “At the outset of the new year, students should be able to walk into school without worrying about whether they will feel different or singled out for being vaccinated or unvaccinated — treating all kids the same will support a calm and supportive school environment.”

The recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which also said schools should try and keep desks three feet apart, are not a mandate. The CDC guidance said prevention strategies, including indoor masking, should be utilized when it’s not possible to maintain a distance of at least three feet in the classroom.

Ghaly said that not all school facilities in the state can accommodate physical distancing and “we will align with the CDC by implementing multiple layers of mitigation strategies, including continued masking and robust testing capacity.” The state’s directive would also “ensure that all kids are treated the same,” the California Department of Public Health said.

So, even for kids who have been vaccinated, they have to wear masks? Despite CDC guidance? Despite masks not working? Sounds more like ignore the science and follow the politics of Listen To Government. Gotta start that early with kids, right? I wonder if this will backfire, with the kids rebelling against Democratic Party non-science authoritarianism.

Meanwhile

Now everyone’s coming back in to the office, we’ve upgraded our lanyards so we all know where we’re comfortable. pic.twitter.com/SRHt1Gj0hf

— Matt Jones (@mattcjones) July 7, 2021

What do you think? I know a lot are against this, I kinda like it. Need something between red and orange, like, I’m good with talking, but, don’t touch me and keep your distance.