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Face Masks Can Be Effective in Slowing the Spread of the Coronavirus

Face Masks Can Be Effective in Slowing the Spread of the Coronavirus

Dr Mike Pietila Photo: WNAX


The Yankton School Board has mandated face masks for all students and staff in school buildings this fall. The only exception will be when students and staff are socially distant.
Yankton Doctor Mike Pietila says it’s a good step to slow the spread of coronavirus..

Pietila says the information he has seen shows masks can be effective…

School board members said they will review the policy at their August meeting and again later in the fall.

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