GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has reinstated an indoor mask mandate for anyone around other people.
In a memo to students, faculty, and staff, Chancellor Michael Alexander wrote, "This is the safe and prudent step to take at this time. Procedures for students in residence halls will come from residence life staff as we get closer to move in. We will monitor conditions very closely in the coming weeks and adjust as necessary as we approach the beginning of the fall semester."
Alexander went on to write, "In addition to the public health and safety reasons for taking this step, I believe it is the best thing we can do to ensure normal operations of UW-Green Bay for the academic year. While wearing masks indoors we can still gather in groups, have events, and interact with one another. This is vital after the last 18 months. By wearing masks indoors and increasing our vaccination rates, it is my sincere hope that we will be able to limit the spread of COVID and remove the mask requirement as soon as possible."
Brown County recently moved into a high rate of CDC transmission. The agency recommends people wear masks indoors in those areas.
