Tag: mask mandate

Despite lifted UMD mask mandate, long COVID patients face long road to normalcy

While experts say removing mask mandates may not affect all long COVID-19 patients, those with respiratory long COVID-19 symptoms could be at high risk from the changes.

Olivia Nicholson
September 12, 2022

UMD employees share frustration with removal of mask mandate

The university's mask mandate has been lifted since Aug. 29.

Parker Leipzig
September 9, 2022

UMD to lift classroom mask mandate

The decision comes just days before the start of this university’s fall semester.

Parker Leipzig
August 24, 2022

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

No-Mask March

Editorial cartoon.

Lucy Wess
February 28, 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