Task Force Message for Changes to Mask Guidelines

The following message was distributed to Webster University community members on March 3.

To the Webster University Community,

The University continues to monitor the conditions surrounding the pandemic and has closely followed the guidance of the CDC and local health authorities. Based on the substantial decrease in COVID-19 cases and on the guidance of health authorities, the University is modifying its mask guidelines:

• Effective March 7, 2022, masks will be optional in all non-classroom settings. Masks will continue to be required in the classroom.
• Masks will be optional in all classrooms starting March 28, 2022.
• Masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals and those with health risks that make them susceptible to COVID-19.
• The University may require masks to be worn at some events or when specific circumstances arise.

The University will continue to monitor health conditions and guidance from the CDC and health authorities. Safety Protocols found on the University’s COVID-19 page will continue to be updated in alignment with our changing guidelines.

We appreciate everyone’s continued adherence to these protocols, and the efforts taken to keep our community safe.

The Task Force on Transition and Adaptability