mask mandates – The Argonaut

Our View: Masks shouldn’t be tossed away despite removal of mandates

It’s great to see whole faces, but masks should still be used in some situations

Editorial Board03.04.2022

On Monday the University of Idaho removed its mask mandate, pushing the decision to require masks in classrooms onto professors. The decision came just after our communities have begun recovering […]

Mask mandates compared: Universities in the region alter COVID-19 policies

UI students have mixed thoughts on the the mandate’s departure

Haadiya Tariq03.02.2022

The University of Idaho abruptly ended its mask mandate Tuesday, announcing the decision just the day before. Masks are no longer required in public spaces or in classrooms unless mandated […]

Moscow City Council approves plan to evaluate necessity of mask mandates

Public health officials and medical professionals supported proposal

Cody Roberts11.12.2020

Moscow Mayor Bill Lambert said lifting mask restrictions now would be “irresponsible.” Moscow City Council met Monday night to discuss updates to the protocols used to determine whether mandates are necessary. The council unanimously approved the updates.