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Henry County Schools makes masks optional as COVID-19 infections slow

[ad_1] “I want to thank you for all you have done up to this point to ensure that our school year could be sustained with in-person learning by adhering to all mitigation efforts to ensure everyone’s health and safety,” she said. The decision follows similar moves by school systems in Fayette and Fulton counties, which […]

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U.S. District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter, based in Erie, ruled against the Warren County School District in a case over COVID-19 masks for students.

Warren County SD paid winner’s legal fees in mask case. Here’s the amount

[ad_1] In October, group of nine parents in Warren County School District sued over district’s optional mask policy Federal judge ruled in favor of parents and case settled, leaving legal fees for winners as last unresolved issue Could Warren County School District be sued again over optional mask policy? Federal appeals court could provide guidance […]

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It’s now up to school districts in Shelby County to determine mask mandates

[ad_1] The Shelby County Health Department is coming out from under a health order for the first time in two years. That order protected school children. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department is coming out from under a health order for the first time since the pandemic started.  Throughout the pandemic, the health […]

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Gadsden County unveils a COVID-19 Memorial in front of their courthouse

Gadsden County unveils a COVID-19 Memorial in front of their courthouse

[ad_1] TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – In Gadsden County the board of commissioners created a memorial for Covid victims in the county. The memorial in front of the courthouse is set to be a constant reminder of what’s been lost. “One life lost is too many. We love our people and we want everyone here to […]

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Iron County Sheriff hospitalized, in critical condition with COVID-19 | St. Louis News Headlines

Iron County Sheriff hospitalized, in critical condition with COVID-19 | St. Louis News Headlines

[ad_1] IRON COUNTY (KMOV.com) — Iron County Sheriff Jeff Burkett is in critical condition after getting COVID-19, the Iron County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Saturday. Burkett tested positive for the virus on Jan. 15. He showed signs of improvement but then developed double lung pneumonia and is now hospitalized in serious condition, the […]

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Linn County stops promoting COVID-19 testing site, company blames confusion

Linn County stops promoting COVID-19 testing site, company blames confusion

[ad_1] CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Linn County Public Health removed a COVID-19 test site from its website featuring testing locations because it has questions about the company’s reliability. The company, Quick N’ Free, said the concerns from the county health department are the result of confusion over the Illinois-based lab the company uses and […]

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Need a new mask or a test? Bay County giving away KN95 masks and at-home testing kits

Need a new mask or a test? Bay County giving away KN95 masks and at-home testing kits

[ad_1] BAY CITY, MI – Two locations are now open in Bay County for residents to receive free face masks and COVID-19 testing kits. The Bay County Health Department announced that it will begin providing free KN95 face masks and rapid antigen tests beginning Friday, Jan. 28. The free items will be available at the […]

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Hudson library distributes masks and home tests | Columbia County

Hudson library distributes masks and home tests | Columbia County

[ad_1] HUDSON — The Hudson Area Library is giving out free KN95 masks and at home COVID-19 tests to anyone interested. The library is currently providing two masks and one test kit containing two tests per person. Members of larger families are eligible for additional free tests and masks. Individuals may return to the library […]

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