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Covid Mask Mandate at Elementary School Draws Ire of Some Republicans
The decision in Maryland comes as the US reports an uptick in Covid-19 cases.
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A Maryland elementary school’s decision to impose a mask mandate after spate of Covid-19 cases has sparked a backlash from Republican governors and reignited a political debate that raged during the pandemic.
Rosemary Hills Elementary in Silver Spring said it put in place a mask requirement for 10 days after three or more Covid-19 cases were reported during the first week of school, according to local media reports. The school also gave out at-home kits for rapid testing.