California sidesteps school unmasking guidelines

On Saturday the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updated guidance that fully vaccinated teachers and students can return to classrooms unmasked. But California officials worry that separate requirements might cause pupils to “feel different or singled out,” and thus masking will remain universal. Places that follow the CDC’s advice would need to require lots of masking anyway, as only a third of Americans aged 12 to 17 are vaccinated. One agency official noted that parents can fully vaccinate their children within five weeks — just in time for the traditional start of school. – LA Times.