Masking/Face Coverings: When and Why to Wear a Mask
There are no masking/face covering requirements on campus or in the community at this time, however well-fitting high-quality masks may still be a good idea in certain situations, whether to protect yourself or others. These include:
- When you are ill with COVID-19 or any respiratory virus
- When you have recently been exposed to COVID-19 and are visiting someone who is immunocompromised, elderly, or otherwise at high risk for severe disease
- If you are yourself at high risk for severe disease and you are in a crowded indoor public setting
- For protection against wildfire smoke or other contaminants
For more information regarding respiratory viruses and masks, see the CDC links:
- Masks and Respiratory Virus Protection
- Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick
- CDC information on Community Respirators and Masks
- Community respirators and masks can be bought at local hardware stores, pharmacies and online.
See also COVID-19, Respiratory Illnesses, and Air Quality & Wildfire Smoke.