May 27, 2022
UCI ‘strongly’ encouraging indoor masking but not requiring yet
The Orange County Register, May 27, 2022
UCI ‘strongly’ encouraging indoor masking but not requiring yet
UC Irvine is still “strongly encouraging” individuals to don face coverings while indoors — at least for now. UCI spokesman Tom Vasich said the UC system assesses COVID-19 data county-by-county to make masking determinations. And UCI could reinstate a mandate should Orange County’s numbers dictate a need, he said. “We are strongly encouraging the use of masks indoors — with the word ‘strongly’ underlined,” Vasich said. Masks will currently not be required during the upcoming June 15 all-university graduation event at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. However, face coverings will be mandated during school-specific indoor ceremonies.