DUBLIN, Ga. — Dublin City Schools announced Friday morning that they're implementing a temporary mask mandate in schools due to the surge in COVID-19 infections.
According to a news release, Superintendent Doctor Fred Williams polled members of the Board of Education, who joined with him in support of reinstating a temporary mask mandate effective Jan. 4.
The mandate will remain in effect until the board revisits the subject on Feb. 7, or when the testing positivity rate for the area returns to below 5%.
South Central Health District Director, Dr. Thomas Craft, strongly urged the reinstatement of a temporary mask mandate for indoor activities until the surge slows down.
DCS is also encouraging students and staff to sign up for weekly COVID-19 testing and minimizing visitors.
Free COVID-19 testing for students and staff is available, and the SCHD is still offering free COVID-19 vaccinations.