Dallas School District Defies Governor's Mask Ban

The Dallas Independent School District is defying Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates by requiring masks in schools due to a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The district aims to protect teachers and students, especially with concerns about the Delta variant's impact on children. Health experts note that the virus is more contagious and potentially more lethal, with more children being hospitalized and in serious condition.

What is the governor's stance on mask mandates in schools?

What are the implications of the increased number of children hospitalized due to COVID-19?