USC, Fire Chief Admit Stadium Mask Enforcement Limits

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The University of South Carolina sent an email to students Sept. 15 outlining that Williams-Brice Stadium falls under the “crowded indoor spaces” guideline in the city of Columbia's mask mandate, a 30-day policy that went into effect Sept. 8 to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. To date, most major college football venues have required face coverings only within their respective stadiums' indoor spaces, such as restrooms.

As reported by The Herald of Rock Hill, USC’s email stated that the “city of Columbia is solely responsible” for enforcing the mandate, and those not wearing masks could be fined up to $100. However, enforcement could prove challenging in crowds likely to approach 70,000 fans for the Gamecocks' two home games that fall within the current mandate's window — this Saturday's SEC opener against Kentucky and next week's non-conference game against Troy.

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