SCHOOL MASKS

In an initial win for several Virginia school boards, an Arlington judge has granted their request to continue requiring students and staff to wear masks in schools until a final ruling is made in the matter.

In an initial win for several Virginia school boards, an Arlington judge has granted their request to continue requiring students and staff to wear masks in schools.

Seven school districts, including five in Northern Virginia, say state law gives them the authority to keep mask mandates in place. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports.

Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports from the school board meeting in Spotsylvania County as it debates ending the mask mandate in schools.

Some school districts in Northern Virginia appear to be at odds with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order to lift the mask mandate. News4’s Julie Carey reports.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order saying parents should be able to decide whether their children wear masks to school. Northern Virginia reporter Drew Wilder spoke with parents about what they think of the order.