Maryland Athletics Announces New Covid-19 Guidelines For Fall Season

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) -- The University of Maryland announced new COVID-19 guidelines for the upcoming fall season.

UMD guidelines are as follow:

Fully vaccinated guests are not required to wear a mask at outdoor athletic events. However, all attendees will be required to wear a mask or face-covering in any indoor space, including suites and restrooms, regardless of vaccination status, unless actively consuming food or beverage.
In compliance and coordination with public health guidance, COVID-19 data, and our county mandates, the University of Maryland requires unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask while outdoors in crowded spaces.
While wearing a mask outdoors is not mandated for vaccinated individuals, the CDC encourages all attendees -- regardless of vaccination status -- to wear a mask or face-covering while outdoors in crowded spaces, including athletic venues.
In accordance with the county mandate, all attendees are required to wear a mask or face-covering at any indoor athletic events, regardless of vaccination status, unless actively eating or drinking in their seats.
Masks and face-covering must adequately cover both your nose and mouth.

Officials said they will continue to monitor trends and key metrics.