Houston doctors warn of 4th COVID-19 surge as mask mandate ends
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Share: Anger, sadness, fear, said Dr. Bich-May Nguyen, a board member with Doctors for America. I m frustrated, said Dr. Christina Propst, a pediatrician with Blue Fish Pediatrics. We are doing our part, and so it is really a painful experience that our elected officials don t trust us, don t trust our expertise and are not listening to the science. We will be the largest state in the country, the largest population without a mask mandate in place and that s going to put all of us at risk, said Dr. Nguyen.
TEA has updated its guidance to include a public school system s current practices on masks may continue unchanged. As a result, Alief ISD will continue to require masks and facial coverings in all schools and district facilities.
Additionally, the US Department of Health and Human Services issued a directive expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to educators and child care workers. Alvin ISD is committed to health and safety and has taken extensive steps to keep our staff and students healthy over the past year.
This week, the State of Texas announced they are lifting statewide mandates relating to COVID-19. As a result, the Texas Education Agency updated its public health guidance. Under this updated guidance, a public-school system s current practices regarding masks may continue unchanged. Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.