SAIT to require masks on campus starting Monday

CALGARY – Another post-secondary institution in Calgary is announcing its protocols to keep people safe from COVID-19.

Starting Monday, SAIT will be mandating masks for all indoor classrooms, labs, and public spaces.

Effective Monday, Aug. 23, masks are required for all indoor spaces #HereAtSAIT. Details and updates will continue to be posted to https://t.co/JmBMoxStFv. pic.twitter.com/OKV4L5rzwq

— SAIT (@sait) August 18, 2021

In addition, the school is also exploring the use of rapid testing as another health and safety measure.

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On Tuesday, the universities of Calgary, Alberta, and Lethbridge announced they would institute rapid testing for anyone who is not fully vaccinated, and require masks in many indoor settings.

Several other universities around the country are mandating vaccines and will bar anyone from campus if they are not protected from COVID-19.

For more information about COVID-19 and heading back to class this fall, head to our special coverage page.