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As local school board candidates campaign for November’s election, COVID-19 has brought them a new hot-button issue — whether officials should mandate students and staff wear masks in school. Some candidates are running on the mandate issue.

Many communities in Ohio have adopted local mask mandates in recent days since a statewide mask mandate is off the table right now.

Gov. Mike DeWine said a new law allowing the legislature to overturn a health order has tied his hands.

With Columbus City Council approving a citywide mask mandate that began Tuesday morning, Columbus Public Health will be in charge of enforcing the ordinance.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is calling on schools to require students and staff to wear masks during the school day to curb the spread of these viruses, but stopped short of issuing a mandate for all schools - citing legislation passed by his own party.

Columbus City Council approved a citywide mask mandate Monday night, but not without disruption from those opposed.

Last week, Mayor Andrew Ginther signed an executive order mandating all individuals regardless of vaccination status to wear masks indoors. But one city in Southeast Ohio has had one in place since mid-August.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther is set to issue an executive order to require face masks to be worn in publicly accessible indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status.

Many schools that started the year not requiring masks have changed their policies due to the spread of COVID during the first few days in session.

This year, face masks are on most parents' list of back-to-school supplies. But which ones are most effective? Here's how to choose the right one for your child.