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WMU requires masks to be worn indoors, effective immediately
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and last updated 2021-08-04 16:49:45-04
KALAMAZOO, Mich. â Western Michigan University students, staff and visitors are all required to wear face masks indoors, the school announced
Weâre told the policy takes effect immediately.
âThe updated expectations announced today are intended to safeguard all of us in the face of a newly rising case rate locally,â says WMU. âWhen the transmission rate falls to below the âsubstantialâ threshold, our mask requirement will return to our previous policy of requiring masks for students, faculty and staff who have not verified their vaccination status in the Sindecuse Health Center patient portal.â
Indoor masking required for all at Western Michigan University as of Wednesday By Will Kriss
Aug 4, 2021 | 4:04 PM
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) â Wednesday, officials with Western Michigan University (WMU) announced that masking when indoors will now be required, effective immediately.
In a news release to the WMU community, medical officials explained that the decision is due to the ongoing spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Kalamazoo County was recently determined as an area with âsubstantialâ transmission by the CDC. People living in areas deemed to have âsubstantialâ or âhighâ transmission are advised to wear masks indoors, even if fully vaccinated.