Ohio University reinstates mask mandate starting Monday
Ohio University is the first public university in Ohio to reinstate a mask mandate after colleges and universities shed their mask mandates in the spring. OU's classes begin Aug. 22.
The university's mask mandate will drop when the level of COVID-19 transmission in Athens County goes down to medium.Masks will be recommended during scheduled class and class-related activities when the level of transmission is medium. Masks will be optional when the level of COVID-19 transmission is low in Athens County.
Based on CDC and Prevention COVID-19 Community Levels, the Athens Campus is currently at a high COVID-19 community level. Beginning August 1, 2022, masks are required in all indoor spaces on campus.
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