With the holiday season upon us, many will be traveling and gathering with family, friends and colleagues, which, while festive, may increase the possibility of contracting COVID-19, the flu, RSV and other viruses or infectious diseases. Consider masking while on public transportation and in crowded areas.
Please be reminded to follow good public health practices, including receiving annual vaccinations against influenza, COVID-19 and, if in a risk group, RSV (How to Get Your Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines This Year | CDC) and practicing good hygiene, including frequent hand washing. If you are experiencing symptoms of any illness, contact your health care providers, avoid coming to work or school, and contact Employee or Student Health for return-to-work guidance.
Click here for instructions on what to do if you are experiencing symptoms or are exposed to COVID-19. We continue to require that individuals who test positive for COVID-19 report the test result to Employee or Student Health so that we can prevent outbreaks.
Free, at-home COVID-19 tests are available to order at https://www.covid.gov/tests. To locate COVID-19 vaccines in your area, visit https://www.vaccines.gov/.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping to keep our campus community safe and healthy.
