Heads up, CASAns!
In a memorandum issued by the Office of the Secretary-General on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the wearing of face masks is now voluntary in all open and non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation within the campus of the University of Santo Tomas.
UST updated its health protocols regarding the wearing of face masks in accordance with Executive Order No. 3, s. 2022 signed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos on September 12, 2022.
Meanwhile, individuals who are unvaccinated or with comorbidities are "strongly advised” by the OSG to still wear face masks at the university’s outdoor premises.
Secretary General, Fr. Louie R. Coronel, OPH., EHL clarified in the memo that mask-wearing is still required for indoor facilities at the university.