Colleges across the country still have mask mandates over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic but some students say the requirements are 'overkill' and one medical expert warns of unintended harm.
You can now listen to Fox News articles!some colleges and universitiesGeorge Washington University, Georgetown University, New York University, Rutgers University and San Diego State University still have some form of anAt George Washington University in Washington, D.C., community members are required to wear a mask in"indoor instructional settings," such as teaching laboratories and classrooms, George Washington University transportation, and university health care facilities.
"I just think that it's ridiculous and that in September of 2022 that we are still actively enforcing this kind of mandate," Hoppe said."I mean, I do think that they're trying to be safe, you know, but honestly, I think it's a little bit of overkill at this point."George Washington University "Although masks are optional on our campuses, their use is strongly encouraged. Individuals may choose whether to wear a mask based on a variety of reasons. We ask that you respect the personal decisions of others who continue to choose to wear a mask," the email states.