CHANGES TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER’S MASK POLICY EFFECTIVE AUGUST 9, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATE


CHANGES TO INTERNATIONAL PAPER’S MASK POLICY

Effective August 9, 2021

In response to the most recent CDC guidance regarding COVID-19, IP is adjusting it’s mask policy for ALL facilities.

The following changes have been made effective at the Valliant, OK Mill Monday, August 9th.

  • Surgical style masks will be required indoors AT ALL TIMES for all employees, contractors and visitors regardless of vaccination status.
  • All employees, regardless of vaccination status, must list close contacts daily using the Survey Monkey located at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CloseContact

What’s considered indoors?

  • Any air conditioned space

What if I am outdoors?

  • Wear a mask when you are within 6 feet of anyone outdoors

Why is the IP Mask Policy changing?

  • Positive cases of COVID-19 are increasing across all all IP facilities
  • Despite the effectiveness of vaccination at preventing severe illness and death, vaccination rates remain extremely low in IP facilities and within the communities where we operate
  • The Delta Varriant is highly contagious. While the COVID-19 vaccine offered protection from severity of illness, there are rare instances of vaccinated individuals becoming infected, in which they become contagious
  • The Delta Varriant, coupled with low vaccination rates, presents a significant health risk to our employees, our business and our livelihood