Livermore Schools Await County Response On Masks

LIVERMORE, CA — The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District said Monday that it will wait for guidance from the Alameda County Department of Public Health before making any changes to its masking policy.

The announcement came following a statewide announcement Monday removing masking requirements for children in schools and childcare facilities after March 11. On the same day, the ACDPH sent a news release announcing that it is reviewing local COVID-19 data to decide what its mask policies will be. The department may impose stricter notifications than the state if it so chooses.

“We will provide an update to residents regarding our alignment with this change in state policy before the end of this week,” the department said. “We are evaluating changes to mask policy in local schools and childcare settings amid decreasing community transmission in Alameda County and in light of recently announced changes to the CDC’s recommendations for implementing prevention strategies.”

LVJUSD said that it would wait for the health department’s response. “As our District has consistently followed the health and safety requirements set forth by our County, we will wait for the County’s official statement before announcing any possible changes to our District’s masking protocols.”

The Dublin Unified School District is taking a similar response.