By Zeke Torres
Aug 3, 2021 | 6:59 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — With the beginning of fall semester just a few weeks away, many universities are announcing their back to school guidelines.
Today was day one of Indiana State University’s new mask mandate. Face coverings are required inside of all indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. In a press release, the school’s president, Deborah Curtis, said the mandate is in accordance with recommendations by both the CDC and ISDH.
Student Jacob Shepard says he’s not surprised to see new protocols implemented.
“I kind of saw this coming with Coronavirus cases on the rise. For the most part, the United States has been saying you should still wear a mask. That’s what the CDC has been telling us for awhile. If you want to be protected, just keep your mask on,” Shepard said.