Cobb County Schools Make Masks Optional, Vaccinated Or Not

COBB COUNTY, GA — Cobb County School District announced Tuesday afternoon that masks will be optional for all students and staff for any school-related activity, starting next Monday.

The announcement did not specify that those without masks had to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

“The commitment to fighting COVID-19, made by Cobb students, staff, parents, and the entire community, have made today’s announcement possible,” Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said in the emailed statement. “Despite incredible challenges, we have successfully navigated a school year that has been interrupted in every imaginable way by COVID-19.

Cobb schools already had relaxed their mask mandates in mid-May, making face coverings optional for those who were fully vaccinated. Tuesday’s announcement made no mention of vaccinations.

Cobb County’s announcement follows a similar announcement made on May 24 by Fulton County Schools. Current CDC guidance recommends that those who are unvaccinated continue to wear masks to protect others.

Read the full announcement on Cobb County School District's website.

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