UGA to Require Masks on Campus

The University System of Georgia will now require face masks on campus this fall.

All faculty, staff and students are required to wear a face covering while inside campus buildings beginning July 15, according to USG’s coronavirus page. Face masks will be used in addition to social distancing and aren’t a replacement for the 6 feet of distance between people.

Via Archnews at UGA: 

Effective July 15, 2020, the University of Georgia—along with all University System of Georgia (USG) institutions—will require all faculty, staff, students, and visitors to wear an appropriate face covering while inside campus facilities/buildings where six feet social distancing may not always be possible. Face covering use will be in addition to and is not a substitute for social distancing. Face coverings will not be required when alone in an enclosed office or study room, in campus outdoor settings where social distancing requirements are met, or for students in their own residence hall rooms or suites. Anyone not using a face covering when required will be asked to wear one or must leave the area. Repeated refusal to comply with the requirement may result in discipline through the applicable conduct code for faculty, staff, or students. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those who are unable to wear a face covering for documented health reasons; employees seeking such an accommodation should follow the ADA accommodations process outlined here.