Masks mandated indoors in all Virginia schools: health officials
RICHMOND, Va. - All students and staff members in Virginia schools will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, health officials announced on Thursday.
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The order goes into effect immediately for both public and private K through 12 schools.
The order has been issued amid soaring COVID-19 cases nationwide, accelerated by the arrival of the Delta variant.
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A similar order was issued in the District in July.
The Centers for Disease Control adjusted its guidance for masks for vaccinated people in July as cases climbed.
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Multiple counties in the Commonwealth are currently rated as having "substantial" or "high" risk of transmission.