Washington State no longer requiring proof of vaccination at events

March 1, 2022 Updated Tue., March 1, 2022 at 8:33 p.m.

Staff report

From staff reports

Effective Tuesday, Washington State University is no longer requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend events on its Pullman campus, including sporting competitions.

The change comes as the school adopts new measures in line with relaxed coronavirus-related requirements being implemented statewide. Beginning March 12, face coverings will not be required in the majority of WSU buildings, according to a WSU release issued Tuesday. Beasley Coliseum also welcomed back concessions sales last week.

The Cougars men’s basketball team hosts Oregon State at 8 p.m. Thursday and entertains Oregon at 1 p.m. Saturday for the final two basketball games of the season at WSU’s home venue.

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