Face coverings will be required in the School District of Philadelphia for the first 10 days of the school year.
The summer break is over and kids in Philadelphia were getting ready to return to the classroom on Monday.Students in Philadelphia are heading back to school, and - along with pencils, paper and books - they'll also need to bring masks.
During a news conference detailing plans earlier this month, district officials said the precaution is due to summer gatherings.Officials said masking decisions will be based on COVID transmission levels in the area and they will be following CDC guidelines. Masking may also be required in certain instances, like a school or classroom outbreak or after extended breaks.The district also announced it is implementing mask-to-stay. Students and staff who have been exposed to COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, are no longer required to quarantine at home unless COVID-like symptoms are present.
Instead, officials said, they can return to school but are required to wear a high-quality, well-fitted mask for 10 days.
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