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Researchers from USF Health recommend that schools resume mask mandates and parents watch for signs of illness among children as the school year approaches.

A survey sent by the school district might influence whether fall classes are separated based on mask preference.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says there won’t be another round of mask mandates at public schools in Florida ahead of the new school year, even as cases surge in the state.

The agency argues that vaccinated people are safe without masks. But the guidance leaves room for plenty of unvaccinated people to mingle dangerously, and many argue that this is fueling case surges.

Dr. Manuel Gordillo is now urging people, whether they are vaccinated or not, to wear masks while indoors in public places.

Sarasota County is the latest district to announce that masks will be optional for faculty and students in the 2021-2022 school year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis in early May blocked cities and counties from requiring people to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But that hasn’t stopped legal battles over mask mandates.

Chad Nielsen, director of Accreditation and Infection Prevention, says Floridians should follow CDC guidelines, contradicting a recent WHO recommendation that people continue to wear masks even if vaccinated.

Visitors who are not fully vaccinated will still be asked to wear masks indoors and on all rides and attractions, but Disney says workers won’t require proof of vaccination.

This is the result of increased vaccination rates and updated guidance from health officials.

Public schools in Hillsborough County will follow other schools’ protocols in their efforts to return students to the classroom.

Disney has slowly expanded access to guests since reopening last July.