The consideration of a vaccine mandate is promoted out of fear and ignorance to the facts and course of this virus. Natural immunity is being ignored and the progression to herd immunity through natural exposure and those who CHOOSE the vaccine is happening presently. Common sense measures and mitigation strategies are working in the schools and allowing them to function. A mandate/ forced mass inoculation is not the answer and a grievous violation of person rights and constitutionally protected religious freedom. I encourage you to check the CDC website for covid trends over the last several weeks. Cases, hospitalization, and deaths are all significantly dropping. This is happening now without a mandate. Please respect the citizens of Virginia and their rights. Thank you.