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Pennsylvania reverses course, issues mask mandate for K-12 schools

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After initially resisting issuing a statewide school mask mandate, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) reversed course Tuesday and said that facial coverings will now be required at K-12 schools, early learning programs and child care centers. 

The governor announced the move in a press conference, arguing that the “aggressive delta variant has changed everything for us,” and that while Pennsylvania has a relatively high vaccination rate compared to some other states, the recent surges in cases could pose strains on local health care systems.  ...

 

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