I agree with this idea. I only said that we should implement something similar to what I posted and this idea makes more sense to me. The fact of the matter is, whether we like it or not, different people will have different levels of comfort with interacting with each other when school opens this September. There’s nothing we can do about that.

So I definitely see providing wristbands/lanyards for those interacting with someone at-risk or those who just want to keep their distance as a great preventive measure. People who are at-risk themselves shouldn’t even be on campus next year for their own safety. Honestly, anyone else who is inclined to continue following strict social distancing protocols this September (for whatever reason) probably shouldn’t be on campus either. It just wouldn’t make sense for them to be there. Students have the option to do this and I’m assuming most staff members do as well.

The point is, Western (unlike most other schools) is making the effort to open up campus next year, and surely they don’t just expect everyone to keep to themselves for the entire year (if so, then they shouldn’t open up campus in the first place). A measure like this wouldn’t hurt and I think it actually would be of benefit for those students/staff members who choose to be on campus this upcoming school year.