York is calling on the York community to wear masks indoors
York University shares the concern of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health about Ontario’s overwhelmed children’s hospitals. As such, effective Nov. 18, 2022, the University joined him in calling on the York community to wear masks in all indoor settings except when eating or drinking.
The University paused the mandatory face mask protocol effective June 28, 2022. The University continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 and public health guidelines and, if necessary, masking requirements will be reinstated.
Everyone’s choice to continue masking based on comfort levels and health needs should be respected.
For more resources, please see a guide to health and safety conversations.
For more information, please visit:
- Toronto Public Health is an excellent resource for information about reducing the spread of COVID-19, here: Reduce Virus Spread.
- The Public Health Agency of Canada has guidance on mask use, here: Non-medical face coverings
- How to choose, use and care for a mask: Health Canada guidance
Where can I get a mask on campus?
Community members with a valid YU-card may purchase masks from vending machines located on the Keele and Glendon Campuses. Vending machines are being stocked with level 3 masks and N95 masks.
If you need to update your YU-card, please visit: https://www.yorku.ca/yucard/