Illinois says vaccinated students and teachers can go without masks after new CDC guidance

CAT Tracks Editor's Note:

Will proof of vaccination be required?

Or, will Illinois schools rely on "the honor system"?

This statement (with added emphasis) is not encouraging:

"The CDC is right: vaccination is the best preventive strategy. As school board members, parents, teachers and superintendents plan for a return to in-person learning in the fall, we strongly encourage those who are not vaccinated to continue to mask," Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said in a statement. "IDPH is proud to fully adopt school guidance issued by CDC, which is based on the latest scientific information about COVID-19."

Followed by:

"Unvaccinated students and school staff should wear masks indoors, per CDC guidelines released Friday..."

Puuuuuuulease!

"Strongly encourage"...not, WILL REQUIRE?

"Should"...not, SHALL?