In this evening’s update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cabell County’s CDC Community Level (community spread) has improved to LOW (green).
Per the CDC guidelines, a LOW (green) level indicates masks are optional inside public buildings.
Effective immediately, we are adapting Marshall University’s indoor masking guidelines to fit the CDC’s color-coded system, based on the level of community spread any given week.
For instance, if the CDC’s system indicates our community spread is:
- Green (Low) = Masks are optional indoors.
- Yellow (Medium) = Masks are optional indoors but are recommended for high-risk individuals.
- Orange (High) = Masks are required indoors for everyone.
To help the university community and visitors stay current with mask guidelines, we will use a color-coded mask guidance system for the university’s coronavirus website. The website will be updated weekly on Thursdays, when the CDC maps and data update—usually by 8 p.m. It is important to check the website regularly for any changes to masking or other requirements.
We also will post signage with a QR code on exterior doors that will direct people to the university website for up-to-date mask guidance.
Please note the following additional information:
- Individuals may choose to continue to mask indoors based on personal circumstances. N95 masks are available by e-mailing the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at safety@marshall.edu.
- The plastic shields for classroom teaching spaces will remain in place through the current semester, regardless of the CDC Community Level.
- Individuals with symptoms should seek testing and follow guidance provided by university contact tracers. Please e-mail COVID19@marshall.edu.
- Those who may have had an exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask and seek guidance from university contact tracers. Please e-mail COVID19@marshall.edu.
- University officials may reinstate masking and other safety protocols at any time, depending on the CDC Community Level in Cabell County.
Marshall University is committed to a safe and health learning environment and is making every effort to continuously assess and respond to the COVID-19 situation in our community.
Thank you for your continued support and efforts to keep us all safe and healthy.
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