By Joe Wilson —
On July 29, U of L announced it will encourage indoor mask use because COVID-19 cases have surged in Jefferson County in recent weeks.
In a mass email, the university explained they will strongly encourage all people to wear masks indoors while cases increase. However, the email stresses that there are no changes to the university’s COVID-19 policy at the time.
The announcement stops short of requiring masks indoors, but states the university will continue to send updates on its COVID policies in the coming weeks.
The Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness labels Jefferson County a high-risk area.