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Evanston Township High School District 202 is resuming its face mask requirement, citing the city’s heightened COVID-19 risk level as local cases rise.
ETHS families were notified of the decision Sunday afternoon in an email sent by Superintendent Eric Witherspoon. The change from masks recommended to masks required began Monday, May 16.
Following is the text of the email:
On May 13, the Evanston Health and Human Services Department communicated that it elevated the COVID-19 Community Risk Level from Medium to High, based on weekly Evanston metrics and the combination of three metrics per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In response to the updated High COVID-19 Community Risk Level status and guidance from the Evanston Health and Human Services Department, as well as in alignment with CDC recommendations, ETHS will be transitioning from masks highly recommended to masks required in the building beginning tomorrow, Monday, May 16.
Please note the following updated ETHS COVID-19 protocols:
Note: If you wear a gaiter, ensure it has two layers, or fold it to make two layers. Face shields are NOT recommended.
ETHS District 202 continues to consult the guidance from CDC, IDPH, the Evanston Health Department, and the ETHS Medical Advisory Group. As we closely monitor local and regional COVID data, we want to share some important reminders:
We appreciate your commitment in showing care for our students, our staff and our community, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available during these last two weeks of school.
Sincerely, Eric Witherspoon, Ph.D. Superintendent
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