Want to watch the Vikings this year? WWU sets new COVID policy for spectators at games

Western Washington University will require all spectators over the age of 12 to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend indoor athletic events beginning Oct. 18. The school’s administration announced updated measures for visitors to campus, including a new attendance policy for WWU fans to be allowed to sporting events held inside Carver Gymnasium, according to an athletic department news release Friday, Oct. 1. “The new policy falls in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines, and to provide a safe environment for all visitors to the WWU campus, including student-athletes, coaches, staff and spectators,” the release states.