In line with Oregon Health Authority guidance, Reed College does not require use of face coverings in most situations. Masks are still required in health care settings, including Reed’s Health and Counseling Center. Individuals are also required to wear a mask if they have tested positive for COVID-19, have COVID-like symptoms, or were exposed to COVID in the previous 10 days. In addition, class, meeting, or event organizers may choose to require masks for particular gatherings at their own discretion. The college highly encourages mask wearing during periods of elevated COVID activity in the community, as well as for all who feel more comfortable with face coverings in any situation.
With the end of the federal COVID-19 emergency, Reed College has moved toward incorporating sustainable public health activities into routine practice.