Thank you to everyone that has shown their support for this petition by signing and sharing. It is imperative that the Mason administration make an announcement regarding the record-breaking surge of COVID cases in the DC area ASAP. Although classes for the upcoming semester won't begin until later in January, many staff and faculty are expected to return to campus this upcoming Monday when the university opens again. 

Please continue to share this petition widely to demand the Mason administration takes action ASAP! 

According to WaPo, Virginia has a higher test positivity rate than the US overall. DC continues to be one of the major hotspots for COVID infections in the country.