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 # Masking
-Masking is currently optional, but ``recommended indoors'' according to the [UW face covering policy](https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy). 
+Masking is currently optional, but ``strongly recommended indoors'' according to the [UW face covering policy](https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/face-covering-policy). 
 
 In this class, people in the room include those who are high risk with respect to COVID and people who live with vulnerable family members. To help support the needs of these individuals, masks will be available in the classroom as you enter, and if you would like to mask, you are welcome to make use of them.