Masks in school continue to be a topic for the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. During Thursday’s meeting, the board heard from residents opposed to mask rules in schools, as it has heard most meetings for months. The residents who spoke want acting Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller to change a health rule that means schools without mask mandates will have to quarantine students more frequently due to COVID-19. Board Chair Mac Elliott said a change could be coming.
“I’m hopeful that there will be a new protocol when the winter semester comes, but we aren’t in a position where we can direct the public health officer,” Elliott said.
Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette said at the state level, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has made it clear a modified approach to quarantine regulations is being released. He suggested everyone give the local health officer time to understand the changes and communicate them to school districts.
