Mask Mandate

Campus aims to return to pre-pandemic lifestyle

Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu The University lifted its mask mandate in February after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a “medium” community level for COVID-19. As of today, the CDC reports Calloway County as a “low” community level. With this guidance, campus operations are returning to normal.  Only three Kentucky counties are Read More

Students, faculty voice relief, worries on lifted mask mandate

Erinn Finley Staff Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu Murray State administration lifted the campus mask mandate on Feb. 28, citing new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that reduce restrictions for communities with low or medium risk.  Jackson said in the email sent out at 10:15 a.m. Murray State will lift its masking requirement effective immediately, but Read More

Our View: Administration removes masking too soon?

The mask mandate has been a part of campus life since the Spring 2020 semester, and after two years, campus masking guidelines have been lifted.  The guideline update announcement was made via email on Monday, Feb. 28, in a letter from President Bob Jackson.  In accordance with the updated CDC masking guidelines, Calloway County is Read More

COVID-19 cases surge countywide and statewide

Staff Report As Calloway County enters the red zone and cases continue to rise on campus, in the Murray community and across the state, local medical providers are reminding students that tests are available and affordable. According to Chief Medical Officer Bob Hughes, Calloway County has had a total of 697 cases, with 593 recovered, Read More

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