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Duke Updates Safety Measures Regarding Athletic Events
11/2/2021 1:48:00 PM | Athletics
DURHAM – In accordance with Duke University policy and local regulations, Duke Athletics has updated its mask mandate policy for fans and spectators.
Guests are encouraged to make the right choice for their own safety and the safety of others around them. Duke will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our extended community. We strongly encourage all individuals to be fully vaccinated before attending events on the Duke University campus and expect all visitors to adhere to university, local, and state guidelines. No proof of vaccination or negative test result will be required for athletic events other than men's and women's basketball.
Guidelines are subject to change throughout the season. Please check GoDuke.com and follow @Duke_GAMEDAY on Twitter for updates leading up to game day.
Duke is committed to promoting a safe environment for all gameday guests.
#GoDuke
- Duke University no longer requires masks/face coverings in outdoor congregate settings, including Duke Athletic events in outdoor venues. Individuals are encouraged to carry a mask to wear in the event physical distancing cannot be effectively maintained in an outdoor setting. Please respect anyone who chooses to continue wearing masks as a means to prevent exposure to themselves or loved ones.
- Duke University still requires masks/face coverings in indoor public spaces for all individuals regardless of vaccination status. This indoor mask mandate applies to all Duke athletic events in indoor venues and in all indoor areas associated with game day at outdoor events (e.g. restrooms, press boxes, indoor premium/hospitality areas, etc.).
- Masks/face coverings are required for all guests over the age of 5 regardless of vaccination status.
- Masks/face coverings are required at all times except when actively eating or drinking.
- Reasonable accommodations for guests with medical or behavioral conditions or disabilities will be available. Please contact Duke University Disability Management for assistance.
- Masks/face coverings are required for all guests utilizing Duke Transit services – including game day courtesy shuttles and accessible lift-equipped vans for accessibility assistance (when applicable).
- When seating arrangements and space permits, guests are encouraged to distance themselves from other parties as much as practicable.
- Stay Home if Feeling Sick. Guests should not attend a game if they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, new loss/change in taste or smell, or have recently tested positive for COVID-19.
- An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is a contagious disease that can lead to severe illness, with individuals over 65 years of age and with underlying medical conditions being especially vulnerable. By attending an athletic event on the campus of Duke University, the individual assumes all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
Guests are encouraged to make the right choice for their own safety and the safety of others around them. Duke will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our extended community. We strongly encourage all individuals to be fully vaccinated before attending events on the Duke University campus and expect all visitors to adhere to university, local, and state guidelines. No proof of vaccination or negative test result will be required for athletic events other than men's and women's basketball.
Guidelines are subject to change throughout the season. Please check GoDuke.com and follow @Duke_GAMEDAY on Twitter for updates leading up to game day.
Duke is committed to promoting a safe environment for all gameday guests.
#GoDuke
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