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Joint statement on updated masking expectations 

UW-River Falls, UW-Eau Claire, and UW-Stout
 

February 16, 2022- This morning, UW System President Tommy Thompson announced that he is working with UW System universities to end the mandatory masking requirements as soon as Tuesday, March 1, and no later than Spring Break. See the original news release here.

As a result of this UW System decision, masking requirements will be suspended at UW-River Falls, UW-Eau Claire, and UW-Stout at the end of the day on Friday, March 11.  

The universities are proud to have served their communities by offering testing, vaccinations and contributing to the overall public health in the region throughout the pandemic and are prepared to begin the transition from pandemic to endemic operations. Communities, school districts and institutions across the state are phasing out mask requirements as COVID-19 cases are declining and hospitalizations are decreasing.

Ensuring primary vaccinations and a booster shot have been received and wearing a well-fitted mask such as a KN95 or N95 continues to be the best protection against COVID-19. All who want to continue wearing masks on campus are encouraged to do so and to respect everyone’s right to make that personal decision. The universities will continue to monitor COVID-19, consult with public health professionals and adjust policies if circumstances change.

Free COVID-19 testing remains available for university and community members at all three of the universities through Friday, April 1.  

In addition to providing COVID-19 testing, the following vaccination clinics will be offered:

UW-River Falls Campus Vaccination Opportunity 
Today, Feb. 16, until 4 p.m.
Falcon’s Nest, University Center 
No appointment required. 
Go here for future dates.

UW-Stout Campus Vaccination Opportunity 
Friday, Feb. 18 
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Memorial Student Center - Cedarwood and Maplewood rooms 
Appointments are encouraged. 

UW-Eau Claire Campus Vaccination Opportunity
Wednesday, Feb. 23

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Student Health Service 
Students and employees can call 715-836-5360 for an appointment

For more information, please visit the following links: 

UW-River Falls: https://www.uwrf.edu/Falcons-Forward/ 

UW-Eau Claire: https://www.uwec.edu/coronavirus-updates/ 

UW-Stout: https://www.uwstout.edu/covid-19-coronavirus-planning-and-preparedness  

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