CATA-MASKOTS

MASK REQUIREMENTS 

Everyone must wear a mask or a face covering at all times when on campus, whether indoors or outdoors. 😷

WVU will provide a cloth, washable gaiter or mask for faculty, staff and students, as well as disposable masks, as part of the  Welcome Back Kit.

Cloth coverings worn on campus should:

• Fit over the nose and mouth and fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
• Be secured with ties or ear loops
• Include multiple layers of fabric
• Allow for breathing without restriction
• Only be worn for one day and must be properly cleaned before they are used again
• Not be used if they become wet or contaminated
• Be replaced with clean substitutes, as needed
• Be handled as little as possible
• Not be worn with or instead of respiratory protection when respirators are needed

Please direct all questions, comments, and inquires about Catamaskots to catamaskots@mail.wvu.edu. Students who are unable to wear a mask for medical reasons, which will be the only exemptions allowed, should contact the Office of Accessibility Services at  access2@mail.wvu.edu for possible arrangements. Faculty and staff who want to seek a modification should contact  coronavirusmodifications@mail.wvu.edu to discuss their needs.

WHERE TO WEAR YOUR MASK

On WVU system campuses, you are required to wear a mask in public spaces, such as:

• Classrooms
• Restrooms
• Student unions
• Campus transportation
• Office spaces
• Hallways
• Libraries
• Sports and athletic venues
• Communal restrooms in residence halls
• Any other indoor or outdoor space where there may be interaction with others

WHERE YOU DON'T HAVE TO WEAR A MASK

Masks are not required in personal spaces, such as:

• your residence hall room
• your apartment
• your personal vehicle
• if you're alone in your private office

HOW TO WEAR (AND REMOVE) YOUR MASK

Tips for wearing your mask.

Putting on Your Mask

• Wash your hands before putting it on.
• Make sure it’s completely covering your nose and mouth.

• Secure it under your chin.

• Fit it as snugly as possible to the sides of your face.

• Check to make sure you can breathe easily; if not, readjust or try a different type of mask.
• Once your mask is on, don’t touch it. If you do, handle it by the loops, and wash your hands.

Removing Your Mask

• Untie or un-loop the mask from behind your head or ears. If wearing a neck gaiter, pull the mask up and off your face from the back, being careful not to touch the front.
• Handle your mask only by the ties or loops if possible.

• Fold the outside corners together and place immediately in a washing machine or throw away if disposable.
• Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth after removing it.
• Wash your hands for a full 20 seconds after removing.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR MASK

Wash cloth masks after each use.

• Feel free to wash the mask with your regular laundry.
• Use regular detergent and the warmest appropriate water setting.
• Completely dry your face mask after each washing, using the highest heat setting.

Cloth Mask Cleaning Recommendations

Note: If a student is experiencing symptoms or goes and gets tested on their own at urgent care or by their PCP, they need to immediately notify our CARE Team at PSC-Cares@mail.wvu.edu.