Students and staff in Putnam County K-12 schools and daycares will not be required to wear masks as of today.  County Executive MaryEllen Odell says parents who stood together and demanded that state leaders adopt a common-sense response to COVID have prevailed.  School districts and daycare centers have the option of requiring masks on their own, but all public school districts in Putnam County have said they are planning to make mask-wearing optional.  Students and staff exposed to COVID are still required to isolate for five days. On days six through 10, they can return to school but must wear a mask. It is not optional.