Q&A: Mask Reinstatement
As a part of the College's COVID-19 response for Fall 2021, Public Health Specialist Shaneka Grimes answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19 response, vaccinations, and College requirements.
Q: When will the mask reinstatement take effect?
A: Tuesday, August 3 at 12:01 a.m.
Q: Why has the College decided to return to wearing masks indoors at all 麻豆影视 campuses?
A: North Carolina continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases (see COVID-19 Metrics) across the state. Eighty percent (80%) of all positive cases are the result of the Delta variant.
Q: Who will be required to wear masks indoors at all 麻豆影视 facilities?
A: Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear masks indoors at all 麻豆影视 campuses.
Q: May students and employees who have been vaccinated take off their mask when they are in the same room together?
A: No. Although unvaccinated people represent the majority of those infected with the Delta variant, fully vaccinated people can become infected with the Delta variant and spread the virus to others.
Q: What other preventative measures have been reinstated?
A: At this time, only masks have been reinstated; however, the College鈥檚 Response Team continues to monitor North Carolina data, the CDC guidelines, and state and local recommendations to inform decisions related to campus operations and safety.
For more information or questions about the College鈥檚 mask reinstatement, please contact grimess@durhamtech.edu.
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