Michael Barton , Director of Public Safety and COVID Task Force Leader for JSU has announced that due to the marked decrease in COVID-19 cases on campus and in the area the university will again ease its face-covering requirement beginning on Saturday, February 12, 2022. This change is also due to the decrease in local hospitalizations and the state reporting less deaths from COVID-19.
Masks will continue to be required in the following settings:
- In the RMC/JSU Health Center
- On campus sanctioned transportation
- When preparing or serving food
In classrooms, as well as advising sessions, mask requirements will be at the faculty’s discretion. Masks are still recommended in all other indoor spaces and all members of the campus community are encouraged to practice personal responsibility in keeping themselves and fellow Gamecocks safe. The COVID-19 Task Force continues to support the institution with resources and contact tracing efforts. For links to the positive Self Reporting Form, exposure protocols and FAQs, please visit jsu.edu/coronavirus. JSU continuously monitors the conditions on our campus and in our region. The mitigation measures will continue to be reevaluated accordingly and may be adjusted again as necessary. Mr. Barton also thanked all for “helping us keep our campus community safe.”
