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Governor Pritzker Says Mask Mandate For Schools Still Applies Unless Part Of Lawsuit

Governor JB Pritzker says the mask mandate for schools is still in effect from his original executive order.  He says that the JCAR ruling from yesterday was simply a stop-gap measure, and they are expecting a ruling from the Appellate Court, relatively soon. The Governor spoke about the JCAR ruling from yesterday and said that if schools weren’t part of the original lawsuit, they should still wear masks.  He says there is too much confusion and he blames the judicial system for that. 

 

 

The next step is hearing from the Appellate court. 

 

 

The Governor says most parents want their kids masked up at school.

 

 

Governor Pritzker says that while COVID rates are down, Illinoisans can’t get complacent.  He says there are a lot of good people making decisions to protect residents.

 

 

The Governor says they are expecting a ruling this week from the Appellate Court.

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