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Justice Mentions Possible Mask Mandate in WV Schools

August 12th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

With the number of cases of COVID-19 continuing to grow in West Virginia, Governor Jim Justice suggested that if things don’t improve- a school mask mandate may be on the horizon. With the Delta variant spreading rapidly and the fall semester just a few weeks away, Justice discussed how schools across the state are reacting. He said that while he generally supports local governments and school boards making COVID related decisions- if the case numbers continue to get worse, a state mandate may become necessary…