Masks to be optional on Metro after federal judge strikes down mandate Masks are now optional for both customers and employees, according to a release from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Christine Zhu April 19, 2022
Some UMD students express concern over new mask mandates From Feb. 28 to March 10, the positivity rate for university-administered tests was 2.06 percent. Diamondback Staff March 13, 2022
UMD to lift indoor mask mandate in libraries, gyms KN95 masks will still be required in all classrooms. Shreya Vuttaluru February 25, 2022
Prince George’s County to lift mask mandate Monday Prince George's County is in an area of "moderate" transmission, according to the CDC. Christine Zhu February 25, 2022
Prince George’s County extends indoor mask mandate until March 9 Prince George’s County is an area of “high” community transmission by CDC guidelines, according to the county’s daily COVID-19 update on Tuesday. Christine Zhu January 18, 2022
UMD can’t expect students to adhere to its confusing COVID-19 safety protocols Without clarity and support, UMD's COVID-19 safety protocols come at great cost to students Diamondback Editorial Board January 17, 2022
Prince George’s County extends indoor mask mandate to December The county executive can amend or terminate the mandate at an earlier date. Shreya Vuttaluru October 27, 2021
Some UMD students say the pandemic has impacted their social life Students discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on their social lives. Monica Godnick October 26, 2021
UMD students weigh in on mask compliance this semester Students say mask compliance has been good, but there’s room for improvement. Clara Niel September 29, 2021