With high vaccination rates among students, faculty and staff, and most of Pennsylvania and the nation currently rated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as having low COVID-19 Community Levels, Penn State is adjusting its COVID-19 mitigation requirements related to face masks and required testing. Beginning Wednesday, March 23, face masks will be optional in all indoor spaces, except in areas where the law requires them to be worn. Starting March 26, Penn State will pause its required COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff.