Current Status

Our policy on respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, has been revised as of 9/5/2024 as follows to align with current CDC guidelines:

The complete revised policy is here.

Any changes will be announced in the Weekly Update, and the 1U Website and Facebook page.  

Tenants, community groups and people attending special events not sponsored by 1U [such as weddings] will not be covered by this policy.

This page is maintained by the Operations Team.

Mask Information

How Many Times Can I Wear My Mask, and How Do I Store It Safely Between Wearings?

An excellent article from the New York Times about this may be found here.

How Good is My Mask?

The Environmental Protection Agency and others have published research on masks and the percentage of COVID size airborne particles they filter out. Two things matter most: the type of material and how well it fits on your face. Surprisingly, medical procedure masks aren’t especially protective unless they’re modified to fit snugly across your face by twisting the loops around your ears or other devices. Here are the findings: