Health Department will continue to require masks in Shelby County public, private schools

FILE – In this May 18, 2021 file photo, fifth graders wearing face masks are seated at proper social distancing during a music class at the Milton Elementary School in Rye, N.Y. As the nation closes out a school year marred by the pandemic, some states are now starting to release new standardized test scores that offer an early glimpse at just how far students have fallen behind — with some states reporting that the turbulent year has reversed years of progress across every academic subject. New York, Georgia and some other states pushed to cancel testing for a second year so schools could focus on classroom learning. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

by: Autumn Scott

Posted: Nov 19, 2021 / 04:35 PM AST

Updated: Nov 22, 2021 / 12:10 PM AST

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department announced Friday they will continue to require masks and isolation of positive COVID-19 cases in all schools covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This announcement applies to all public and private schools in Shelby County.

The department said a minimum isolation period of 10 days is required for positive cases from either the positive test date or onset of symptoms.

In compliance with state law, quarantine periods are not required, but are highly recommended for those who have close-contact with COVID-positive cases.

The health department said they will continue to monitor the evolution of this virus as well as all pending
litigation and any new developments in the law that may require action on the part of the
Department or residents.