We continue to educate our community about how mask wearing allows the unvaccinated individuals to protect themselves from serious illness.
Face mask
How do I know whether someone should be wearing a mask?
It’s understandable to wonder about someone else’s vaccination status but the most important thing you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19 is to become vaccinated yourself. If an unvaccinated person does not wear a …
An employee I supervise has disclosed they are not vaccinated and they refuse to wear a mask. What action should I take?
Remind the employee of the mask expectation for the unvaccinated, encourage vaccination to protect themselves, and contact your unit’s Human Resources representative if the employee continues to not comply.
A student has disclosed that they are not vaccinated and they refuse to wear a mask. What action can be taken?
Remind the student of the mask expectation for the unvaccinated, encourage vaccination to protect themselves, and if the student continues to not comply, contact the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
Can an instructor require face masks in the classroom?
Instructors can encourage but not require all students to wear masks in the classroom.
Can I continue to wear a mask if I’m fully vaccinated?
Yes.
Are masking and physical distancing still required in UW–Madison interior spaces?
Masking is no longer required for fully vaccinated people in most indoor settings; unvaccinated people should continue to wear face coverings. Please note that, as required by federal law, Madison Metro Transit continues to require …