This petition is offered to keep Masks OPTIONAL for the children of SSPP.
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) like the use of cloth and surgical masks have been utilized to attempt to "slow the spread" of Covid-19. Studies have historically shown these measures to be ineffective to slow the spread of any aerosolized virus particles. Prior to Covid19 masks were not a recommended NPI for respiratory viruses. Randomized Control Trials have continuously shown their ineffectiveness at slowing the spread in real world conditions. Schools systems throughout the country that were mask optional showed a statistically similar results versus mandatory masked districts. As has been well documented children are at little to no risk of serious illness from COVID-19 alpha through lambda variants. Complications of masking HAVE been documented including, hypoxia, hypercapnia from increased CO2 inhalation & a reduction in cognitive performance. There is no DATA ON THE LONG TERM SAFETY OF MASKING A GROWING CHILD 25+ HOURS A WEEK. With the reduced risk to children, no evidentiary basis for masking, and UNKNOWN long term effects, we ask that masks remain optional for the 2021-2022 school year.
8/20/21: New York Magazine article reviewing the CDC's 90,000 student study on COVID19 mitigation strategies in Georgia that shows no statistical improvement from student masking(with links): https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/08/the-scienc...
CDC death data by age vs influenza: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E8jwY_NXIAQqev8?format...
Fair Health Covid19 Mortality Breakdown by age and comorbidities:https://s3.amazonaws.com/media2.fairhealth.org/whi...
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. History of Mask RCTs & effectiveness as a source control for respiratory viruses: https://aapsonline.org/mask-facts/
Study on the insignificant difference between masked and mark optional districts:https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.05.19...
Masks filtration efficacy when there are ZERO air gaps (Cloth masks only filter 28% of particulates):https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/954584?src=mk...
Children Generate .25 cases per infection. Teachers generate 1.1 cases per infection:https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.02.04...
President Biden Coronavirus Advisor Dr. Michael Osterholm on masks:https://mobile.twitter.com/JoeMaz/status/132887002...
Updates
August 19, 2021
The volume of support for this petition has reached a level that allows me to request a formal meeting with the school board leadership. I am currently finalizing the presentation of the medical studies and data points cited in the petition to ensure they are prepared for official review.
Reached 100 supporters
August 19, 2021
33 Comments
No scientific evidence has been presented that shows masks are effective. Dr. Redfield, formerly of the CDC, recently stated that he has seen no data that supports CDC's current recommendation for masking children in schools. The increased levels of CO2 and the additional germs trapped at the mouth and nose area on a child is not good for them. Not to mention the mental, emotional and social damage it does to them. Please do not mask our kids.
We hope SSPP makes Masks optional. As a mother with a child who has Sensory Processing Disorder, masks simply aren’t an option. Not to mention, my Kindergartner touching her mask to adjust it, seems much more unhealthy
There is no scientific proof that masks ate effective in preventing COVID. Children are more at risk emotionally from being forced to wear masks.
Dr. Redfield, the former director of the CDC, and who is currently Governor Hogan’s COVID-19 advisor, recently requested that the CDC provide data that shows masking school children prevents COVID-19 transmission. None were provided. In short, Dr. Redfield stated, “masking children must be grounded in data, not CDC opinion.” Does anyone know if that is why Governor Hogan has not issued another mandatory mask mandate? Bottom line, there is little to no conclusive scientific data that shows masks, as were used in the past by the public or are currently being used by the public, prevent or even slow the transmission of COVID-19.
Masks should be an opt-in choice for any parent who wishes to have their children wear a mask in school. Masks should not be mandatory but a choice for each family to decide what is best for their child.
yert
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This petition is offered to keep Masks OPTIONAL for the children of SSPP.
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) like the use of cloth and surgical masks have been utilized to attempt to "slow the spread" of Covid-19. Studies have historically shown these measures to be ineffective to slow the spread of any aerosolized virus particles. Prior to Covid19 masks were not a recommended NPI for respiratory viruses. Randomized Control Trials have continuously shown their ineffectiveness at slowing the spread in real world conditions. Schools systems throughout the country that were mask optional showed a statistically similar results versus mandatory masked districts. As has been well documented children are at little to no risk of serious illness from COVID-19 alpha through lambda variants. Complications of masking HAVE been documented including, hypoxia, hypercapnia from increased CO2 inhalation & a reduction in cognitive performance. There is no DATA ON THE LONG TERM SAFETY OF MASKING A GROWING CHILD 25+ HOURS A WEEK. With the reduced risk to children, no evidentiary basis for masking, and UNKNOWN long term effects, we ask that masks remain optional for the 2021-2022 school year.
8/20/21: New York Magazine article reviewing the CDC's 90,000 student study on COVID19 mitigation strategies in Georgia that shows no statistical improvement from student masking(with links): https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/08/the-scienc...
CDC death data by age vs influenza: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E8jwY_NXIAQqev8?format...
Fair Health Covid19 Mortality Breakdown by age and comorbidities:https://s3.amazonaws.com/media2.fairhealth.org/whi...
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. History of Mask RCTs & effectiveness as a source control for respiratory viruses: https://aapsonline.org/mask-facts/
Study on the insignificant difference between masked and mark optional districts:https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.05.19...
Masks filtration efficacy when there are ZERO air gaps (Cloth masks only filter 28% of particulates):https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/954584?src=mk...
Children Generate .25 cases per infection. Teachers generate 1.1 cases per infection:https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.02.04...
President Biden Coronavirus Advisor Dr. Michael Osterholm on masks:https://mobile.twitter.com/JoeMaz/status/132887002...
Updates
August 19, 2021
The volume of support for this petition has reached a level that allows me to request a formal meeting with the school board leadership. I am currently finalizing the presentation of the medical studies and data points cited in the petition to ensure they are prepared for official review.
Reached 100 supporters
August 19, 2021
33 Comments
Kids need oxygen, not a bacteria ladened dirty mask over their face all day. Let alone the mental toll that children endure from all of this. Thanks
No scientific evidence has been presented that shows masks are effective. Dr. Redfield, formerly of the CDC, recently stated that he has seen no data that supports CDC's current recommendation for masking children in schools. The increased levels of CO2 and the additional germs trapped at the mouth and nose area on a child is not good for them. Not to mention the mental, emotional and social damage it does to them. Please do not mask our kids.
We hope SSPP makes Masks optional. As a mother with a child who has Sensory Processing Disorder, masks simply aren’t an option. Not to mention, my Kindergartner touching her mask to adjust it, seems much more unhealthy
There is no scientific proof that masks ate effective in preventing COVID. Children are more at risk emotionally from being forced to wear masks.
Dr. Redfield, the former director of the CDC, and who is currently Governor Hogan’s COVID-19 advisor, recently requested that the CDC provide data that shows masking school children prevents COVID-19 transmission. None were provided. In short, Dr. Redfield stated, “masking children must be grounded in data, not CDC opinion.” Does anyone know if that is why Governor Hogan has not issued another mandatory mask mandate? Bottom line, there is little to no conclusive scientific data that shows masks, as were used in the past by the public or are currently being used by the public, prevent or even slow the transmission of COVID-19.
Masks should be an opt-in choice for any parent who wishes to have their children wear a mask in school. Masks should not be mandatory but a choice for each family to decide what is best for their child.
yert
idrc abt mask
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Kids need oxygen, not a bacteria ladened dirty mask over their face all day. Let alone the mental toll that children endure from all of this. Thanks