New Jersey City Mandates Mask Wearing For School Students; Claims Spike Is Predicted

When students return to class in Paterson, New Jersey, on Tuesday, they will be wearing masks. Three years ago, many people considered facial coverings to be in style.

Sulmi, a ninth grader, told CBS2's Nick Caloway, "No, I don't like wearing mine." Venus, a student in the sixth grade, stated, "I don't want to wear them." District officials justified the new mask requirement, however, by pointing to an increase in COVID, influenza, and RSV infections.

Another spike is predicted, according to health experts.

"We had examined the data and discovered that 19 counties in New Jersey had a high spread. And we are aware that the spread may increase following celebrations and holidays "Eileen Shafer, the superintendent of Paterson Public Schools, stated.

Not all pupils disagree with the requirement.