All grade school students in B.C. will need to mask up to go to class starting next week, including those in the Central Okanagan.

On Friday, Oct. 1, the province expanded mandatory masking in schools to include Kindergarten to Grade 3 students. Previously masks were only required for students between Grade 4 and 12.

91裸聊视频淲e continue to follow provincial and regional health direction on all safety measures, as we have since the beginning of the pandemic,91裸聊视频� said Kevin Kaardal, SD2391裸聊视频檚 superintendent and CEO.

91裸聊视频淪chools continue to be safe places to learn and our staff will continue to help students follow all guidelines with a kind and inclusive approach.91裸聊视频�

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The mandate applies while students are indoors or on school buses starting Oct. 4. Parents are encouraged to send their children to school with a mask, but the school district will work to ensure masks are available to students who don91裸聊视频檛 bring their own.

91裸聊视频淭he new K-12 Provincial Health Order will add another layer of protection for students and staff,91裸聊视频� said Moyra Baxter, Chairperson for the Board of Education. 91裸聊视频淗owever, vaccinations provide the best protection against COVID-19, and the Central Okanagan Board of Education will continue to encourage vaccinations for all eligible people.91裸聊视频�

During an Oct. 1 press conference, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the government will begin releasing a monthly report detailing the impact of COVID-19 on school-aged children.

91裸聊视频淭his pandemic continues to evolve and so do we,91裸聊视频� said Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer. 91裸聊视频淲e need to make changes to fit the situation as it91裸聊视频檚 arising. We know the COVID-19 virus is being transmitted more rapidly, particularly to those who don91裸聊视频檛 have the protection that vaccination offers. This extra measure adds another layer of protection as we navigate this phase of the pandemic.91裸聊视频�

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