A message to the campus community addresses a requirement that all employees, students and visitors wear face coverings indoors – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status – following mandates by Santa Clara and San Mateo counties that become effective tonight at midnight.
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A message to the Stanford community updates requirements for weekly testing for unvaccinated faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars and addresses recommendations and policies related to wearing face coverings on campus.
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Following public health guidance by Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, Stanford now recommends that face coverings be worn in crowded indoor spaces on campus and requires their use in campus spaces that are open to the public.
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This message includes guidance for wearing face coverings in Stanford facilities located in the City of Palo Alto that take effect at noon on May 13, 2020. In addition, the message updates guidance on wearing face coverings in other parts of the main campus.
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The Santa Clara County Public Health Department issued guidance on April 17, 2020, strongly urging everyone to wear face coverings when out of their homes to perform essential activities. Stanford Environmental Health & Safety has provided the following information about face coverings at Stanford facilities.
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The CDC’s COVID community level for San Mateo County is now high/red, a designation with recommended actions that encourage face coverings indoors and on public transportation.
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In light of an increase in COVID cases, Stanford continues to strongly encourage face coverings indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces. Masking will continue to be required in classrooms and on Marguerite buses until further notice.
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An update on student testing, face coverings in classrooms and test pickup locations.
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A campus-wide message reminds members of the community about staying healthy amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of the Omicron variant. The message urges community members to get a booster dose when eligible and to wear a face covering regardless of vaccination status.
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A message to the Stanford community details a wide range of planning issues for the fall quarter including vaccination requirements, Health Check, testing, international student arrivals, fall instruction, face coverings, and various facilities on campus.
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