Why is California still requiring masks at school? Here's what parents and experts say
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Fourth grade students at Garfield Elementary School in Oakland in April.Jessica Christian/The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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A student at Garfield Elementary School in Oakland on Tuesday, March 30, 2021Jessica Christian/The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
California’s new COVID-19 health rules for K-12 schools differ from CDC guidance in one key way: The state will require masks indoors for all students and adults who are sharing spaces with students, whereas the CDC recommends mask-wearing only for students and staff who are not yet vaccinated.