West Virginia Reinstates Vaccine Mandate, Bans Religious Exemptions

West Virginia Reinstates Public School Vaccine Mandate, Halting Religious ExemptionsThe West Virginia Board of Education has reinstated the states public school vaccine mandate, effectively ending religious exemptions. This decision comes after the state Supreme Court temporarily halted a lower court ruling that allowed families to opt out of vaccinations for religious reasons. The Board of Education instructed county school boards to stop accepting religious exemptions until further guidance from the court. This move comes as vaccination rates among schoolchildren have dropped below the crucial 95% threshold, raising concerns about outbreaks and herd immunity. The Boards decision also puts them at odds with Republican Governor Patrick Morrisey, who previously issued an executive order suggesting religious exemptions should be permitted. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.