MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A North Valley school district is telling students the mask requirement will ease, starting Monday.
The superintendent for Merced Union High School District sent a notice to families on Friday, saying the Merced County Health Department lifted the mandate requiring face coverings while outdoors.
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Starting next week, students and staff in the district are no longer required to wear a mask outside of classrooms or office buildings.
Administrators are still asking everyone on campus to avoid gathering in groups and continue to practice social distancing on school property.
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Masks will still be required indoors.