Judge Simon Rejects Parents’ Attempt to Overturn Oregon School District’s Mask Mandate Despite Dr. Petty Recommending Germicidal UVC and Other Alternatives

In an Opinion and Order entered Wed., Dec. 22, 2021, the Honorable Michael H. Simon told parents of schoolchildren he won’t nullify the North Wasco County School District Broad of Education’s mask mandate. The judge considered expert testimony from certified industrial hygienist and professional engineer, Stephen E. Petty, stating cloth and surgical masks, when perfectly…