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Summary of the latest COVID-19 information: |
Chancellor Sheri Everts and the university’s COVID-19 response team continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, and remain in regular contact with state and local public health agencies as well as UNC System leadership.
In Chancellor Everts’ Jan. 28 update to campus:
Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise locally and in North Carolina. On Jan. 21, NCDHHS reported record hospitalizations.
- NCDHHS Secretary Kody H. Kinsley shared that the vast majority of new hospitalizations are unvaccinated individuals, and urged all North Carolinians to stay up-to-date with their vaccines and continue to wear a face covering.
- All students, faculty and staff should get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and submit proof of vaccine status. Booster and additional dose records are not tied to weekly testing requirements but are critical for isolation/quarantine guidance.
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How to protect yourself and others: |
- Get vaccinated. Stay up-to-date.
Up-to-date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.
- Wear a well-fitted face covering that is comfortable and provides good protection. Face coverings are required in all indoor campus locations.
- If you feel sick or test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, stay home and monitor your symptoms. If you become concerned about your symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
- Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
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COVID-19 testing and reporting:
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Additional information and resources: |
- App State's COVID-19 response team works quickly to contact individuals who report illness, exposure or test results, and prioritizes contacting those individuals who have tested positive.
- Students: Emergency Management will reach out to you to provide additional information. Questions? Contact safety@appstate.edu or call 828-262-4008.
- Faculty and staff: the Office of Human Resources will work with employees and supervisors. Questions? Contact millerad@appstate.edu or 828-262-3187.
- The university’s most current COVID-19 protocols and policies are published on the App State coronavirus website. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email ucinfo@appstate.edu or call 828-262-2000 for assistance.
- The university adjusts COVID-19 safety protocols, procedures and policies according to the latest federal, state, local and UNC System guidance.
- To view, download or print your vaccine record, visit the NC COVID-19 Vaccine Portal. On Jan. 21, NCDHHS announced that it has expanded the portal to include Federal Pharmacy Program providers.
- App State’s COVID-19 dashboard uses updated metrics to better measure the impact of new COVID-19 variants on our campus and community. Updates will continue each Monday through the spring semester.
App State resources:
Latest Updates • COVID-19 Vaccines • COVID-19 Testing and Reporting • Quarantine and Isolation • Face Coverings
Additional resources:
Get your COVID-19 vaccination record • North Carolina’s COVID-19 Information Hub • Flu vaccine finder
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