Hi all, I just wanted to reach out to let you know that we have just passed 335 signatures on our petition within the first 24 hours! Thank you so much for your support! Will you help us to get more support by sharing this petition with ten other people?
Today (8/17/21), Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff held a press conference stressing that Ohio is currently "at the highest level of cases since last February [2020]." Also stating, "Prior to this week, we haven't had a single day with over 3,000 newly reported cases since February [2020]."
Dr. Vanderhoff stressed, "In schools, we recommend that everyone who is eligible, students, staff, teachers, coaches, everyone, get vaccinated if you are eligible. For those who can't get vaccinated, masks layered with other prevention strategies, including distancing, are part of our proven strategy for staying well, even in the face of COVID-19." ... "The delta variant is more contagious. It can make you sicker quick. The delta variant spreads like wildfire." ... "Multiple scientific reports suggest that patients who become ill with delta have a much higher likelihood of needing hospitalization and requiring care in the ICU. And sadly, a higher risk of dying." (emphasis added). (See link below for full article)
https://fox8.com/news/coronavirus/ohio-governor-to-hold-covid-19-press-conference
When Senate Bill 22 took effect in the end of June, experts have voiced their concern that it undermines public health due to its limitations on the Governor's emergency powers. We cannot wait for politicians to do the right thing for our children. They obviously will not help us.
It is clear that we must make this change happen ourselves. No one else is going to protect our community. It is up to us, and only us, to stand up for science, medicine, and the lives of our children.
We must get the word out and get as many people as we can to sign the petition! If enough of us sign we can’t be ignored! Here’s a link to share https://www.change.org/p/avon-lake-board-of-education-masks-required-in-avon-lake-city-schools