Temporary Face Mask Protocol Extended at PFW through Jan. 31

Note to editors: This update was provided to members of the Purdue University Fort Wayne campus community Monday morning.

Purdue University Fort Wayne will extend its temporary requirement to wear face masks inside campus buildings and structures through Monday, January 31, 2022.

This protocol applies to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors—regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Purdue Fort Wayne continues to closely monitor COVID-19 data in Allen County and across Indiana, as well as information from other official sources. With the rapid rise in cases across northeast Indiana and the recent emergence of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, an extension of the indoor face mask requirement is a logical step that we can take to ensure that we start the spring semester with an eye toward the health and safety of all members of our university community.

All students, faculty, and staff must properly wear their face masks while indoors on campus. Individuals may remove masks when in a closed office or a walled personal workspace such as a cubicle, but should always wear a mask when around others, regardless of their vaccination status. Patrons of on-campus dining are permitted to lower their masks for a reasonable amount of time to eat and drink.

The university will revisit the face mask requirement in January.

The PFW Ready website serves as the hub for the university’s ongoing response to COVID-19. Important information will also continue to be communicated through the Inside PFW (for faculty and staff) and Don Life (for students) newsletters.