An elementary school in a Maryland suburb near Washington, D.C., is bringing back masks for some students following a small cluster of COVID-19 cases among kids. This update comes from a letter shared on social media.
In a viral post, OutKick founder Clay Travis highlighted a letter apparently sent to parents at Rosemary Hills Elementary School in Montgomery County.
It informed them about the renewed mask requirements for their children after several kids in one class tested positive.
It’s worth noting that Travis mentioned the mask rules were aimed at third-graders, but this school covers pre-kindergarten through second grade, according to its website, which makes the policy even worse.
The letter, addressed to parents of students in the specific classroom, stated, “3 or more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in [redacted] class in the past 10 days. We are taking the following steps to keep our school environment as safe as possible for in-person teaching and learning.”
School Principal Rebecca Irwin Kennedy explained that the N95 masks are being required “to prevent further transmission” in that classroom for the next 10 days.
Kennedy mentioned that extra N95 masks have been provided, and students and staff in identified classes or activities will need to wear masks while in school for the next 10 days, except when eating or drinking. After this period, mask-wearing will be optional again.
The principal also mentioned that at-home rapid test kits will be sent home and encouraged parents to watch for COVID symptoms.
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She followed the CDC’s guidance, recommending testing “5 days after an exposure (starting day 6),” or when symptoms occur.
Kennedy concluded her letter by underlining that these reinstated mask rules are meant to “ensure that staff and students remain healthy for in-person learning.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Rosemary Hills Elementary School for a response, but they didn’t provide an immediate comment.
With a rise in COVID cases, experts now agree that the coronavirus, in all its forms, is likely here to stay.
Dr. Brett Osborn, a board-certified neurosurgeon in West Palm Beach, Florida, emphasized, “One thing that Americans must understand: SARS-CoV-2 and its variants are never going away. It is here to stay because its mutation rate is high, just like influenza.”
This underlines the ongoing challenges posed by the virus, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance and adaptable responses in education and society as a whole.
