STATE / EDUCATION / CORONAVIRUS

Gov. Greg. Abbott says no public schools or government entities will be allowed to require masks

While 30% of Texans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the vast majority of children are unvaccinated. The Pfizer vaccine was authorized last week for children as young as 12.

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
Posted 5/18/21

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that public schools can no longer require masks on their campuses starting June 5. The decision was part of a new executive order that bans governmental entities in …

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