Health Department redefines articles of mask mandates in Genesee County

After major mask protests outside of Fenton Highschool and other places around Genesee County, the health department is trying to bring some transparency on the mask mandates. The first mandate only applied to students from kindergarten to 6^th grade. It was then expanded to include 7^th through 12^th graders.  Officials also further defined what educational settings that the mandate includes. Including youth camps, child care centers, and school board meetings.

All individuals in these settings are mandated to wear masks, including students, parents, staff, attendees, and school board members.  The only few exceptions are when people are eating and drinking, children under the age of 4, and children with certain medical conditions. Students can get medical wavier from their physician.

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