News Is it time to phase out masks in schools? Why more states and doctors are saying yes. February 8, 2022February 9, 2022Grace Hauck, USA TODAYComments Off on Is it time to phase out masks in schools? Why more states and doctors are saying yes. A conversation around an "offramp" to masking in schools has accelerated as New York, Illinois and other states talk about phasing out mandates.