How Do You Feel About Mandatory Masking? It's in the Process.

As Covid-19 cases are increasing in Washington, Governor Jay Inslee announced that students and staff returning to the classroom will be required to wear a facial mask.

"We have to remain vigilant and we know we have to take action. These numbers are going up dramatically."

A release from the Washington Department of Health:

All school personnel, volunteers, visitors, and students must wear cloth face coverings or masks regardless of vaccination status when indoors and on school buses.
Schools should maintain at least three feet of physical distancing between students in classroom settings, to the degree possible and reasonable, that allows for full-time, in-person learning for all students.
Schools must have good ventilation and indoor air quality, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and continue to encourage frequent handwashing and good respiratory etiquette.
Students and school employees who have symptoms of COVID-19 or the flu should stay home and seek medical attention, which may include COVID-19 testing.
Schools must have plans in place to quickly respond to COVID-19 cases among students and staff.

For answers to your questions, visit the Washington Department of Health website.

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Governor Inslee also stated that fully vaccinated people may choose to wear a mask in public indoor settings. While it's not required, it's merely a recommendation.

Disney Parks announced today that guests and employees are required to wear facial coverings.

It'll be interesting to see if more businesses will require masks to enter their establishments.