Paterson Public Schools drop mask mandate, citing declining COVID cases
PATERSON, N.J. -- Paterson schools will return to optional masking next week.
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17, anyone entering schools and district buildings will no longer be required to wear a mask.
District officials say the decision comes as COVID-19 cases decline.
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The district had reinstated a mandatory mask policy when students returned from winter break, citing the rising number of COVID, RSV and flu cases.
Transmission rates and cases will continue to be monitored daily.
