A study released by Duke has Drury University making a change to its face mask policy.
Neck gaiters will not be considered acceptable face coverings on campus.
Due to the study released by Duke University today, and in consultation with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, neck gaiters will no longer be considered acceptable face coverings. Please use a different face covering when you are on campus. https://t.co/OavKyZK4yE
— Drury University (@DruryUniversity) August 11, 2020
In the tweet, the school asks students to wear a different form of mask.
Researchers say wearing a neck gaiter, such as ones made with a polyester spandex material, could be worse than no mask at all because it allows more air droplets to come through the mask compared to other options.
The school says the decision was made with consultation with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.
