As classes get started at LSU, professors are advised to call the cops if students don't comply with COVID rules.
"Be aware that there is a mask mandate on campus throughout the entire semester. This means that everyone must appropriately wear and appropriate mask during class," one professor wrote in a welcome letter to student.
He went on to say that failure to comply would result in police intervention.
"According to the LSU, if I deem that masks are continually being worn inappropriately in class, I must stop teaching and call LSU police," the email advised students.
The professor went on to say that not only must masks fully cover a wearers mouth and nose, but it must be multi-layerd.
"An appropriate mask must have at least a double layer of fabric. Regular medical masks and most fabric masks have a double layer. Of note, the vast majority of gaiters are single-layered. This means that gaiters, if worn, need to be folded over once to create a double fabric layer over the face.:
The email explained that this information was not intended as a threat, but to make sure everyone was informed of the rules.
"I like you all to have the same information I have."
LSU's new president, William F. Tate, issued a video message addressing the COVID rules...
For now, the school is requiring students have their shots or test negative for coronavirus.
Students need proof of a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 5 days prior to arrival on campus or proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
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LSU is also paying students to get vaccinated against COVID. "Louisiana students who roll up their sleeves and get at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to receive a $100 Visa Gift Card," the shotfor100.com website explains.
The university reports 17,598 of the 39,000 students, faculty and staff have been fully vaccinated. That is less than half.
Tate says, "We expect the FDA to fully authorize one or more of the COVID vaccines in the next few weeks, at which point we will act swiftly to mandate it at LSU."