Mississippi State University has eliminated its mask requirement.
Based on a recommendation from the MSU COVID-19 Task Force, effective Monday, the university will only require masks in the Longest Student Health Center and on the MSU SMART shuttle, required by federal regulation. All other indoor locations will be mask optional.
A press release Friday said the university continues to encourage everyone in the campus community to get vaccinated and boosted, and faculty, staff and students are asked to be supportive of those who continue to wear masks and stay home to observe COVID-19 protocols if symptomatic or sick.
MSU employees can require others to wear masks in their personal offices.
The university will continue to monitor conditions, which will be reevaluated while maintaining communication with the state’s public health officials.
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