County Executive Brenton Davis is rescinding the universal indoor masking order for all public and private pre-schools, primary and secondary schools in Erie County effective tomorrow—January 5, 2022.
The Davis Administration recognizes that all Erie County school districts and parents want to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff. The Erie County Department of Public Health will remain a committed partner with our school districts in mitigating risks, providing expertise, personnel and resources to end the COVID 19 pandemic within the legal boundaries of the United States Constitution and the
Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
County Executive Davis’ decision is the first step in a community wide program to help students stay in school as much as possible, and allow parents to plan their work life and childcare arrangements with less worry. The health and safety of our school districts tie directly to the ability of parents to maintain employment—a driver to the success of our Erie regional economy.
County Executive Davis: “We are confident local school districts and parents are best positioned to make appropriate mitigation decisions moving forward to most effectively protect the children of Erie County”.
Find the rescinding order at https://eriecountypa.gov/covid-19/community-resources/
