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Oregon’s Newly Imposed Permanent School Mask Mandate Draws Criticism

The Epoch Times

By Scottie Barnes

February 3, 2022 Updated: February 3, 2022

 

Even as nations around the world are easing their pandemic restrictions, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on Jan. 28 adopted a permanent school mask mandate.

Since returning to in-person instruction last year, Oregon students have been required to wear masks at school except for removing them briefly when eating or during outdoor sports. That requirement was temporary, though, and expired after 180 days. The state adopted the “permanent” mandate in place of that temporary measure.

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