Mississippi State University has eliminated its mask requirement for indoor locations except in instructional spaces.
MSU’s COVID-19 task force announced Friday in a press release that masks are only required in classrooms, labs, studios and the Longest Student Health Center regardless of vaccination status, same as the university policy at the end of the fall 2021 semester. All other indoor locations will be mask optional.
The task force made this recommendation based on the downward trend in COVID-19 cases, positivity and other metrics on campus, Friday’s press release said. The university will continue to monitor case numbers and other metrics weekly while maintaining continued communication with state public health officials.
Mississippi University for Women has not announced any changes in its mask mandate. Masks are required in all indoor locations, regardless of vaccination status.
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