The University of Saskatchewan has extended their mask mandate until June 30th.

A memo posted on the university’s website says the move is due to continued spread of COVID-19 and an increase in positive cases across the province and in Saskatoon.

“Masking matters, and USask recognizes the importance of masking in preventing transmission of airborne illness such as COVID-19, cold and flus.” said the message posted to the school’s webpage.

The U of S says they’ll provide an update in-advance of the fall term well before it begins.

For the 13-day period ending on April 13, the university was informed of 418 positive COVID-19 cases involving members of the university community. Of the 418 reported cases, 375 involved individuals who participated in on campus activities and 43 who were learning or working remotely.