App State’s progress report to campus provides the latest operational updates, COVID-19 safety protocols and other important information. Please note the status of the coronavirus and variants continues to develop. University COVID-19 safety protocols change, informed by the latest public health data. Always defer to communications with the most recent time and date stamp.
App State COVID-19 Updates |
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. Chancellor Everts’ March 25 update to campus shared her address to the Board of Trustees, as well as information about the new Innovation District. COVID-19-specific information included:
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COVID-19 information and reminders: |
Starting March 23, NCDHHS began updating key metrics each Wednesday on its COVID-19 Dashboard using seven new indicators: cases, wastewater testing, hospital admissions, prevalence of variants and covid-like illnesses, booster rates and CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level Metric. As of Friday, March 25, Watauga County is listed as low on CDC's COVID-19 Community Levels metric, with these recommended mitigation measures:
App State community standardsContinue to follow these steps and encourage others to follow them to keep our community healthy and safe:
Keep submitting the following to the university: |
Campus health and wellness resources: |
Remember, face coverings continue to be required in healthcare settings — bring one with you to any healthcare appointments, screenings or events, such as the following:
Additional health and wellness resources: |
Additional COVID-19 information: |
Visit the App State coronavirus website for the latest updates. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email ucinfo@appstate.edu or call 828-262-2000 for assistance. The university’s COVID-19 response team continues to respond to every report submitted as quickly as possible and prioritizes outreach to individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.
App State COVID-19 resources: Additional COVID-19 resources: |