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COVID-19 cases in our local communities, Wilfrid Laurier University will keep its mandatory face-covering policy in effect until May 31,” read a statement from school president Deborah MacLatchy. Conestoga College in Kitchener to keep COVID-19 policies in place The school says it will reassess the policy before the end of May“Continuing to wear masks will allow us to protect our communities and avoid contributing to the spread of the virus during the current wave,” MacLatchy continued.“The university will continue to provide masks to students, staff and faculty at no cost.”Across town at the University of Waterloo, a letter to students on Monday, which was signed by senior staff including president Vivek Goel, said that it would still be lifting mask requirements and proof of vaccination on May 1, though it warns that could change quickly.

COVID-19 policies for the fall.The two major universities in the area are taking different approaches to masks on campus. ‘It’s bad’: Opioids killed more Ontarians in 2nd year of COVID pandemic than 1st Wilfrid Laurier University has announced that it will require face-coverings in instructional spaces which include any gathering spaces for classes.A letter co-signed by Laurier president Deborah MacLatchy and interim provost Heidi Northwood says, “wearing masks in these higher-capacity, close-proximity settings will help to limit the spread of COVID-19 within our community.”The letter goes on to say that masks will be optional in other areas of the school but it will also have some designated spaces where masks will be required.While masks will be required, the school’s mandatory vaccination policy is still on hold for the time being.Down the road at the University of Waterloo, masks will be optional for the time being as the school declared itself to be mask-friendly.“To be sure, we will not hesitate to bring back a requirement to wear masks if the situation requires it at any point during the term,” said a letter signed by president Vivek Goel and vice-president James W.E.

University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University will pause their COVID-19 mask and proof of vaccination requirements as of May 1.However, both post-secondary institutions said the mandates can be brought back on short notice if needed. University of Guelph pausing vaccine, masking requirements May 1 In a joint letter, Laurier president and vice-chancellor Deborah MacLatchy and provost and vice-president Tony Vannelli said the high vaccination rate at the school is one of the main remains reasons they are able to make changes.“Community members should remain up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including third and fourth doses, as recommended by public health,” they said.“Remaining up-to-date on your vaccination status will ensure your work or study is not disrupted, should vaccinations be required to access any of our campuses or locations in the future and/or the meaning of ‘fully vaccinated’ changes to include additional doses.”Should vaccination requirements be reinstated, the university will not offer remote or hybrid options for in-person classes for students who do not meet the vaccination requirement.“Failure to demonstrate proof of vaccination under a future mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy risks deregistration from in-person courses for students who cannot verify compliance,” the school said.The University of Waterloo said it will maintain a requirement for everyone to provide information on their vaccination status in order to minimize any disruption to work and learning if vaccine requirements return.The school said it will also not be offering virtual or hybrid learning options for those who are unable to attend campus.

Wilfrid Laurier University says it will require all students, staff and faculty to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine for the fall semester.In a statement on Friday, the school said the decision reflects Laurier’s continued efforts to focus on the health safety of the university community amid the risks of COVID-19, the Delta variant and other variants of concern.

How Western University’s largest COVID-19 cluster happened The school did not say if any of the cases were connected.Laurier said two of the cases are being handled by Waterloo Public Health while the others are being managed by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.The school said the two agencies would directly notify anyone who was a high-risk contact.Laurier said it continues to follow rigorous protocols for sanitizing and cleaning campus areas.