UMD to expand COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic individuals The university is also encouraging community members to wear KN95 masks in classrooms and dorms. Joelle Anselmo September 17, 2021
DOTS still advises shuttle drivers to admit riders without masks. Some drivers are upset. Shuttle-UM drivers do not have to transport unmasked passengers if it makes them uncomfortable. Shifra Dayak September 16, 2021
UMD releases additional COVID-19 guidance for fall semester Fully vaccinated instructors don't have to wear masks if they maintain social distancing and the audience is masked. Khushboo Rathore August 19, 2021
UMD will make no changes to mask guidance at this time The announcement follows the CDC's latest guidance on masks. Christine Zhu July 30, 2021
UMD to end daily symptom reporting requirement on Thursday All other campus safety requirements will remain in place. Khushboo Rathore June 30, 2021
UMD to lift most mask, occupancy, distancing restrictions on Friday Fully vaccinated people will not need to wear a mask in most places, while unvaccinated people must wear masks in all public indoor places. Eric Neugeboren May 27, 2021
Prince George’s County to lift indoor mask mandate on Friday Masks will still be required in schools, childcare facilities and health care settings, as well as on public transportation. Nataraj Shivaprasad May 26, 2021
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifts statewide indoor mask mandate Masks will still be required inside public transportation, health care settings and schools. Amanda Hernández May 14, 2021
Prince George’s County businesses manufacture PPE to help out amid pandemic When the pandemic hit, some Prince George's County businesses began making PPE. Almost a year later, many still are. Freelance Reporter February 23, 2021