I understand the fear of this deadly virus. I take care of COVID patients. But if the time to switch to optional masking is not now, then I worry it is never. And never is not acceptable. Our children deserve better. If you are saying “not yet”, then you must also specify when… Tweet added by Shira Doron MD @ShiraDoronMD

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I understand the fear of this deadly virus. I take care of COVID patients. But if the time to switch to optional masking is not now, then I worry it is never. And never is not acceptable. Our children deserve better. If you are saying “not yet”, then you must also specify when…

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Thank you, @dscharfGlobe and the @BostonGlobe editorial staff for your honest and balanced views on this important topic. Even if cases in MA are rising, with all school children & staff eligible for vaccine, it is time to shift to mask optional. 🧵

As younger children get vaccinated, it’s time to plan for lifting the school mask mandate - The...

Extending the mask mandate was wise, but the state should adopt flexible guidelines for communities as vaccination rates rise and disease outbreaks subside.

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Shira Doron MD

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…and it can’t be “when COVID is over”. This, the ebbs and flows we’ve been experiencing in recent months, may very well be as good as it gets. Those who choose to wear a mask in school should select a high-quality protective one and should be supported in their decision.

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