August 25th, 2021 by WCBC Radio
Today marks the start of the new school year in Allegany County- and with COVID-19 cases spiking- a mask mandate will be in effect. Much like the end of the last school year- the COVID pandemic is expected to dominate much of the early activites while health and safety protocols are expected to be fluid. Allegany County Board of Education President Crystal Bender tells WCBC News that face coverings and social distancing will all be required as the new semester gets underway…
With about 80% of faculty and staff vaccinated- she says there have been no discussions about a vaccine mandate…
