COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — More than 12,000 people have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the state of South Carolina. Even so, only 50 percent of the state is fully vaccinated and state law prohibits mask mandates in schools. “Our children are sick. Our families are dying. I take this personally because I’m a mother and a grandmother,” said Dr….
Parents and students protested Charleston County School District’s mask mandate outside of schools this week. The district told parents that if their child did not wear a mask in the classroom, they would be sent home for virtual learning.
(CNN) Charleston Co., SC —Some Charleston County students are now learning from home after not wearing a mask at school. Reporter Rob Way spoke with the School Board Chair about the new policy being enforced and tells us masks may be required longer than first planned. According to school officials, Thursday 15 students refused to comply with mask mandate put…
“Scientific studies demonstrate that masks do not cause negative effects on mental health or learning,” said pediatrician Dr. Debbie Greenhouse.
At its Tuesday board meeting, Lexington 1 board will consider asking lawmakers to repeal a part of the state budget that effectively bans school mask mandates by denying districts the funds to enforce them.
Officials with Lexington School District One say a majority of parents/guardians surveyed agree that the Board of Trustees should consider temporary mask requirements during times of high community COVID-19 spread.
Currently, just over 50 percent of South Carolina residents are fully vaccinated with 59 percent having received at least one dose of vaccine.
UofSC students react to mask requirement inside Williams-Brice Stadium
Starting the school year in August, Kershaw County School District experienced a spike in COVID cases.
Lexington Two reinstated a mask mandate. This is something the governor continues to speak against.
