COVID live updates: SFUSD dropping mask mandate for middle, high school students on March 12

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9:35 a.m.
SFUSD dropping mask mandate for some students
The San Francisco Unified School District will be dropping its mask mandate for middle school and high school students on March 12. Officials say although the mandate is being dropped, it will be strongly recommended that students still wear a mask.

The agreement between SFUSD and its unions also states that the mask mandate will be dropped on April 2 for all district schools and worksites, including PreKindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, elementary and K-8 schools.

9:35 a.m.
Marin, Alameda counties to align with state on school masks
Marin and Alameda counties, along with the city of Berkeley, say they will align with the state, and remove the school mask mandate after next week.