Henrico Schools keeps mask rules; Youngkin’s order says parents don’t have to abide
Henrico Newsflash – Jan. 17, 2022
Henrico Schools keeps mask rules; Youngkin’s order says parents don’t have to abide
Despite an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin Saturday that will terminate the statewide health order requiring masks in K-12 schools, Henrico Schools officials said Sunday night that their masking rules will remain in effect.
The executive order clashes with a state law that requires schools to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the greatest extent practicable. For now, CDC guidelines recommend using masks in school buildings.
A 2022 first: Henrico sees consecutive days with fewer than 500 new COVID-19 cases apiece
For the first time in 2022, Henrico County has witnessed consecutive days with fewer than 500 new confirmed COVID-19 cases apiece. The county is averaging 637 new daily cases during the past week (down from a peak of 700 Jan. 12), following back-to-back days with 469 and 453 new cases, respectively, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
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