Covid19 Polls - SquareOffs

Should schools mandate masks for everyone this fall?

Asked by ABC 17 News

479 Votes

Should schools mandate masks for everyone this fall?

47%

Yes Yes

53%

No No

47%

Yes

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that anyone older than 2 inside a school should wear masks amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that anyone older than 2 inside a school should wear masks amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Show Less

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53%

No

Many parents remain opposed to mask mandates for their children.

Many parents remain opposed to mask mandates for their children. Show Less

5 Comments

Corey Smith

In my opinion, if they are not vaccinated then they should wear a mask. Kids under 12 should wear a mask since they are not able to get vaccinated.

Max

Masks are for fear mongering and nothing else. Masks don't work and children don't get the virus anyway. The people who came up with this nonsense need masks made of duct tape.

Missy Marlett

I don't believe the masks make a lot of difference. My daughter works at the University Hospital and is required to wear a mask the whole time she is at work. She was recently diagnosed with COVID and she has been nowhere but home and work. I tested negative. So my vote for the mask is no!

sheri smith

Kids under 12 generally are not with those over 12 in the same school, for one. Why punish those who are vaccinated to cater to those who are not? For another. If you're getting vaccinated then have to mask up because of those who don't, why bother

Jennifer Hancock

As long as they are vaccinated with both doses, they should be optional.

Do you worry about school starting again as coronavirus cases surge?

Asked by ABC 17 News

575 Votes

Do you worry about school starting again as coronavirus cases surge?

53%

Yes Yes

47%

No No

53%

Yes

Many districts are about a month away from starting the fall semester, and coronavirus infections show so sign of slowing down as vaccination rates lag.

Many districts are about a month away from starting the fall semester, and coronavirus infections show so sign of slowing down as vaccination rates lag. Show Less

4 Comments

Sue Evans

The younger generation is now catching the Delta variant

Wendi Newman

I will worry until my younger children can be vaccinated

Chris Hill

Non-vaccinated studets crowded together in poorly ventilated buildings, sounds like a great thing. They will get a real education in being sick.

47%

No

Many health officials say more children are being infected but their symptoms are typically less severe than older people.

Many health officials say more children are being infected but their symptoms are typically less severe than older people. Show Less

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Should students under 12 years old have to wear masks indoors at summer school?

Asked by ABC 17 News

487 Votes

Should students under 12 years old have to wear masks indoors at summer school?

43%

Yes Yes

57%

No No

43%

Yes

Columbia Public Schools this week started requiring masks indoors for students younger than 12 amid a fast rise in coronavirus cases.

Columbia Public Schools this week started requiring masks indoors for students younger than 12 amid a fast rise in coronavirus cases. Show Less

2 Comments

Adam Schrader

As a parent, it's your duty and obligation to do everything you can to ensure that your child stays healthy. This includes a mask and when they cam become vaccinated, you do it

JUSTIN JOBY

Because every precaution under the weather should be taken for *kids*. They require you to protect them. If they die because of some unforeseen reason then that is blood on your hands.

57%

No

Some parents are upset with the decision, saying the rule is unnecessary. The district said masks will help keep students from having to quarantine if they're exposed.

Some parents are upset with the decision, saying the rule is unnecessary. The district said masks will help keep students from having to quarantine if they're exposed. Show Less

4 Comments

Courtney Lucas

Masking a healthy child is dumb. Masking is a parents choice not the school boards.

Brooklyn Nicole

bc wearing a mask for hours a day breathing in your own recycled carbon dioxide is not good for anyone, especially children. It causes chest pain, makes you light headed, etc . It's not good for you.

Debra Riffle

science tells us that young children are are a very low risk of hospitalization or serious effects from a Covid. We have no idea what the effects of having a child breath through layers of fibrous materials are.

Max

Foolish idea. Why not follow the science. That would not fit the plan. The fear monitoring must continue. Regardless of who has to be harmed.

COVID19 SquareOffs

Should schools mandate masks for everyone this fall?

47% Yes Yes

53% No No

47% Yes

53% No

Do you worry about school starting again as coronavirus cases surge?

53% Yes Yes

47% No No

53% Yes

47% No

Should students under 12 years old have to wear masks indoors at summer school?

43% Yes Yes

57% No No

43% Yes

57% No

About Covid19

47%

Yes Yes

53%

No No

47%

Yes

53%

No

53%

Yes Yes

47%

No No

53%

Yes

47%

No

43%

Yes Yes

57%

No No

43%

Yes

57%

No