AV on Health: Masks in Schools

Immediately after being sworn in as Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order making wearing masks in Virginia schools optional. He says the order protects "parents' fundamental right to make decisions with regard to their child's upbringing, education and care". Seven major school boards throughout the Commonwealth, including Hampton City Public Schools' board, have sued to have the order overturned. In Chesapeake, a group of parents have also sued. All of this has led to protests, confusion and chaos, and caught in the middle are children and educators. Cardiologist and health equity director Dr. Keith Newby talks about mask wearing from a medical perspective. He also answers the question, "Is it time to ditch the cloth mask?"