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  • WVU provides updated COVID-19 guidance for spring 2022 semester opening | WVU Today

    WVU provides updated COVID-19 guidance for spring 2022 semester opening | WVU Today

    West Virginia University is committed to providing an on-campus learning experience as the spring 2022 semester approaches; however, with the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country and throughout the state because of the omicron variant, the University is implementing several updated campus health and safety protocols ahead of the start of classes that begin on Monday, Jan. 10.

    “Given the prevalence of the omicron variant and evidence that it likely is more transmissible than previous strains, including the delta variant, we are taking several measures to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 as students, faculty and staff return to campus,” said Dr. Jeffrey Coben, dean of the School of Public Health and associate vice president for Health Affairs. “Now more than ever, we are asking our unvaccinated students, faculty and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine and for those who are vaccinated to get a booster if they are eligible.”

    “It is imperative that we all do our part to protect ourselves and each other as we navigate this latest wave in the COVID-19 pandemic,” Coben added.

    Five key areas to be aware of changes include:

    • the definition of “fully vaccinated.”
    • mask requirement.
    • isolation procedures.
    • quarantine procedures.
    • free antigen self-test kit.

    Read through each topic thoroughly to understand how the guidelines have changed. If you have any questions after reviewing the new guidelines, visit the Return to Campus website for the latest updates. Questions related to COVID-19 and WVU’s health and safety protocols can be submitted or sent via email to [email protected].

    To best protect our campus and local communities, do not ignore symptoms of COVID-19. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, please follow the health and safety protocols and do not report to campus for work or class. By personally taking the precautions necessary to protect yourself and others, we will keep our campus healthy and safe during this latest variant.

    COVID-19 vaccination 

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, data from recent studies in South Africa and the U.K. suggest that boosters significantly enhance vaccine effectiveness against infection of the omicron variant. Boosters also decrease the risk of severe disease, hospitalization and death for those who are vaccinated but become infected with COVID-19.

    Based on this information and guidance from public health officials and WVU medical experts, the University is updating its requirements for students, faculty and staff regarding COVID-19 and vaccinations.

    To be considered fully vaccinated at WVU, an individual now must have both:

    • Received their primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine (two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccine).
    • Received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after receiving their primary series of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or at least two months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccine.

    Those on the Health Sciences Campus involved in patient care, including residents, fellows and students, are required to follow separate WVU Health System or other clinical provider’s policies, including those related to COVID-19 such as masks, PPE and vaccinations.

    Verifying a COVID-19 vaccination

    Students, faculty and staff will receive an email in the coming days with instructions and a link to verify their vaccination status, including their booster if eligible.

    All students, faculty and staff must verify their vaccine status by Friday, Jan. 28.

    COVID-19 vaccination clinics and dashboard

    The University highly encourages those who have not gotten their primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine or those who have not yet received a booster to do so as soon as possible. Vaccines continue to be readily available across the country.

    In partnership with the Monongalia County Health Department, WVU will continue to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout the spring semester at the WVU Student Recreation Center.

    All upcoming clinics will be posted at book.novelhealth.ai/MCHDC as they become available. Students, faculty and staff should monitor the site for the latest information and follow these instructions to schedule an appointment. Free parking is available in Area 49 and lot ST-4. 

    WVU Medicine Student Health has the Pfizer vaccine available for WVU students at its clinic in the Health and Education Building. Walk-in appointments are offered during regular business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

    The Monongalia County Health Department is offering free vaccinations by appointment on most days at its facility at 453 Van Voorhis Rd. Anyone who wishes to be vaccinated can call 304-598-5119 to schedule an appointment. Other vaccination opportunities can be found at vaccines.gov.

    Given the change in requirements for students, faculty and staff to be considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at WVU, the University’s public dashboard will be updated to report the vaccination verification rate on a biweekly basis beginning in early February for the Morgantown, Beckley and Keyser campuses.

    Mask protocols

    Omicron is a highly transmissible variant of COVID-19 and can cause severe symptoms and illness, especially in those who are unvaccinated. As a result, the University is strongly recommending the use of KN95 masks which provide an additional protection. Layering of masks and surgical masks is also better than a single cloth mask.

    Masks will temporarily be required for everyone — regardless of vaccination status — indoors in all WVU System buildings and facilities beginning today through at least Feb. 1 when public health conditions will be reevaluated. The University is proactively making this move to assist in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and the omicron variant.

    Masks continue to be required for passengers on the PRT and WVU buses through March 18 under federal guidelines from the Transportation Security Administration.

    Masks are also required in clinical and patient care areas of the Health Sciences Campus.

    Additionally, masks are required inside the Mountainlair, Evansdale Crossing and dining halls except when eating. Masks are also required inside the WVU Student Rec Center except when exercising.

    Residence halls

    Individuals, upon entering the residence halls, are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.

    Students and guests who are fully vaccinated can remove their masks in the residence halls if:

    • They are on a residence hall floor (including floor lounges). Note: There are some halls where a residence hall floor may be on the main level. Masks are still required in the main lobby/common areas of those halls. They can remove their masks once they are in the residential hallways. 
    • They are in a residence hall bedroom; however, a mask must be worn when responding/opening their doors. 
    • They are eating or drinking.
    • They are in a residence hall fitness center.

    Isolation procedures (for those who test positive for COVID-19)

    The CDC recently announced new recommendations for isolation and quarantine procedures. WVU has incorporated these recommendations and will now adopt the following procedures.

    Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status, must isolate for at least five days. This includes any positive PCR test or any positive rapid antigen test.

    Those individuals should remain in isolation until the following criteria are met.

    The individual is now:

    • At least five days from symptom onset and those symptoms have improved and has been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.
    • Persons who continue to have fevers and/or symptoms that do not improve within five days should remain in isolation until they meet the two criteria described above.
    • Persons who test positive who never develop symptoms may discontinue self-isolation five days after the date of their first positive test.
    • All individuals should wear a well-fitted face mask for an additional five days following the completion of their isolation period when around other people.

    Students living in the residence halls who have COVID-19 will be isolated in Gaskins House. Non-residential students should isolate at their homes or residences.

    After completing isolation, students may return to classes and resume other activities on campus, but they must wear a mask at all times for an additional five days when in the presence of others. Similarly, on-site and hybrid employees may resume on-campus work after completing isolation but must wear a mask for five additional days while around others, including in residence halls common areas or when exercising in public facilities. Repeated testing is not recommended or required at this time.

    Quarantine procedures

    The CDC also updated the recommended quarantine period for those exposed to COVID-19.

    Individuals who have received a COVID-19 booster or completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last six months or received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine within the last two months do not need to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19, but they should wear a well-fitted mask for 10 days after the exposure.

    Individuals who are unvaccinated or those who are not yet boosted but are more than six months out from receiving their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or more than two months out from receiving the Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccine are required to quarantine for five days. These individuals must also wear a well-fitted mask for an additional five days following the completion of their quarantine period, including in residence halls common areas or when exercising in public facilities.

    Further, anyone who is exposed to COVID-19 — regardless of vaccination status — should be tested five days after exposure.

    If symptoms occur at any point during the 10 days following exposure, the individual should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms the symptoms are not attributable to COVID-19.

    Testing and monitoring

    In partnership with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, WVU is providing students, faculty and staff with a free antigen self-test kit as they return from winter recess.

    The tests should be used if the student, faculty or staff member is exposed or develops COVID-19 symptoms.

    Students, faculty and staff must present their Mountaineer Card or employee ID to pick up a complimentary self-test and KN95 mask Monday, Jan. 10 through Friday, Jan. 14 at the following locations:

    WVU Tech campus pick-up will be at the Student Life Office at 505 S. Kanawha Street during normal business hours.

    WVU Potomac State College residence hall students may pick up a self-test and KN95 mask during check-in on Sunday, Jan. 9. Faculty, staff and other students may pick them up Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Heath Center.

    COVID-19 testing will be available throughout the semester in partnership with the Monongalia County Health Department, which will continue to offer community testing opportunities for the WVU community. Visit https://www.monchd.org/ for more information.

    All WVU community members are required to report if they test positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to suspected or known exposure to COVID-19. In Morgantown, students and employees should report their positive results to [email protected].

    Testing and vaccination information for WVU Tech students and employees are available on the Beckley Return to Campus website.

    Similarly, testing information for students and employees at WVU Potomac State College can be found on the WVU Keyser Return to Campus site.

    Meetings and events

    The University asks that health and safety protocols be used during all in-person meetings and events through Feb. 1, when public health conditions will be re-evaluated.

    While strongly encouraged, masks are not required of individuals in private office spaces behind closed doors. With the mutual consent of the participants, masks may be removed in private meetings.

    Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required indoors at WVU Athletics venues during public events.

    COVID-19 module for new, incoming students

    New students starting at WVU this spring are required to take the COVID-19 education module by Sunday, Jan. 9. Those who are returning this spring do not need to retake the module.

    New students who are required to take the module should have received an email from [email protected] with additional details. Students should check their junk and spam folders if they did not receive the email with instructions for completing the module.

    Communications

    Visit the Return to Campus website for the latest COVID-19 updates. New information also will continue to be shared in MOUNTAINEER E-News for employees and Unews for students.

    Questions related to COVID-19 and WVU’s health and safety protocols can be submitted or sent via email to [email protected].

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    MEDIA CONTACT: April Kaull
    Executive Director of Communications
    University Relations
    304-293-3990; [email protected]

    Call 1-855-WVU-NEWS for the latest West Virginia University news and information from WVUToday.

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  • Colorado health officials update COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidance to align with CDC

    Colorado health officials update COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidance to align with CDC

    DENVER (KKTV) – With current recommendations from the CDC on COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidance arrives current advice from the Colorado Section of Community Overall health and Surroundings.

    Hours right after the CDC announced new tips on Monday, health and fitness officers in Colorado current their have.

    The adhering to was sent out by the Colorado Point out Joint Data Centre at about 7:20 Monday night time:

    These days, the Colorado Section of Community Well being and Atmosphere current direction to match new recommendations from CDC about COVID-19 isolation and quarantine for healthcare staff and the standard inhabitants.

    Individuals who reside or work in residential or congregate dwelling configurations should proceed to stick to the isolation and quarantine direction for their location to mitigate the chance of transmission within just the facility.

    This current steering reduces the suggested time in isolation for those in the basic population with COVID-19 from 10 to 5 days, if asymptomatic on day five, followed by an extra 5 days putting on a mask when all-around other folks. This change is centered on data displaying that the the greater part of COVID-19 transmission takes place early in the class of health issues.

    For all those who have been uncovered to COVID-19, CDC now suggests quarantine for five days adopted by mask use for an added 5 days for individuals who are unvaccinated or are additional than 6 months out from their 2nd Pfizer or Moderna dose (or more than two months following the J&J vaccine) and have not still gained a third dose (or 2nd dose if getting J&J). Alternatively, for all those folks for whom a 5 times quarantine is not feasible, wearing a nicely-fitting mask close to other folks for 10 times is acceptable. Persons who have a short while ago finished their major vaccination collection (inside 6 months of their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or within two months of their J&J dose) or who have obtained their 3rd dose (or next dose if getting J&J) do not need to have to quarantine adhering to an exposure, but ought to dress in a mask for 10 days following the exposure. Irrespective of vaccination standing, CDC suggests screening on day 5 soon after publicity or promptly if signs develop.

    The new steering also suggests asymptomatic wellness treatment providers who have received all encouraged vaccines — a few doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose of J&J with a second dose far more than two months soon after the initial vaccine — no for a longer time require to be excluded from get the job done immediately after a larger-chance COVID-19 publicity. Household treatment facility team should really continue on to comply with existing CDPHE steerage, when relevant.

    Colorado has noticed a quick maximize in COVID-19 scenarios and superior community transmission as the omicron variant gets to be the widespread virus circulating. Safeguard on your own and your relatives by getting vaccinated, carrying a mask in public, washing your palms, and tests in advance of you acquire with many others.

    Continue on to remain up to date by checking out covid19.colorado.gov.

    For additional information on receiving a COVID-19 check in Colorado, click listed here.

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  • New COVID-19 safety guidance released after multi-county outbreak linked to high school wrestling tournaments > Washington State Department of Health” title=”New COVID-19 safety guidance released after multi-county outbreak linked to high school wrestling tournaments > Washington State Department of Health” src=”https://www.doh.wa.gov/portals/1/images/dohlogoblack-square.jpg” class=”attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image” alt=”New COVID-19 safety guidance released after multi-county outbreak linked to high school wrestling tournaments > Washington State Department of Health” title=”New COVID-19 safety guidance released after multi-county outbreak linked to high school wrestling tournaments > Washington State Department of Health” style=”width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;” decoding=”async” /></a></figure> <h2 class=New COVID-19 safety guidance released after multi-county outbreak linked to high school wrestling tournaments > Washington State Department of Health

    For rapid launch: December 17, 2021   (21-250)Spanish

    Get in touch with: DOH Communications

    General public inquiries: Condition COVID-19 Data Hotline, 1-800-525-0127

    New COVID-19 safety guidance unveiled immediately after multi-county outbreak joined to significant college wrestling tournaments

    OLYMPIA – The Washington State Division of Health and fitness (DOH), is updating the health and fitness and basic safety specifications for large speak to indoor sports activities in the wake of a multi-school, multi-county outbreak. The outbreaks are connected to a sequence of wrestling tournaments held in early December and are connected to an approximated 200 COVID-19 instances. Genomic sequencing lately confirmed at minimum a few circumstances are omicron.

    DOH normally takes these outbreaks quite critically and is altering the current steering by incorporating the subsequent wellness and basic safety measures for all indoor, superior-make contact with sports activities and things to do (basketball, wrestling, h2o polo, and aggressive cheer), powerful promptly:

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    • Expected tests of all athletes, coaches, trainers, and help staff, irrespective of vaccination position.

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    • Elevated screening frequency to 3 situations per week. Amid people screening checks, at least one particular have to happen no faster than the working day prior to the competitors ideally, and anytime possible, the working day of the party.

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    In addition, DOH desires to remind individuals of current prerequisites for all K-12 sporting events that assist preserve athletes, workers, and people safer when attending these gatherings:

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    • All indoor function spectators must wear masks and should really length from other people or homes to the diploma achievable.

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    • Mask putting on is necessary among all athletes, coaches, trainers, and guidance personnel in indoor public areas apart from when actively competing.

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    • Referees will have to put on masks apart from when actively officiated and working.

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    DOH also acknowledges some of the influenced local health and fitness, education, or athletic leaders are choosing to postpone or terminate sporting occasions or pause sporting pursuits in buy to stop further more unfold of the condition. There may possibly be distinctions in how these activities are managed, so we would persuade people today to be affected person with any prospective process or scheduling alterations at the area level.

    “Omicron is a recreation-changer, but we know layered prevention actions gradual the spread of COVID-19 in sports, faculties, and communities.” mentioned Lacy Fehrenbach, Deputy Secretary for the COVID-19 response. “Please get vaccinated, boosted, use a very well-fitting mask, and manage your distance to aid our youngsters continue to be healthier, stay in the recreation, and continue to be in college.”

    “Vaccinations, in addition to tests and masking, will assistance preserve our athletes nutritious and enable all people to proceed to enjoy sporting situations when also limiting the distribute of disorder,” claimed Dr. Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, Main Science Officer. “Getting a booster will make protection against the omicron variant even more robust. The booster vaccine is now readily available for every person 16 decades and more mature.”

    The DOH website is your resource for a nutritious dose of information and facts. Come across us on Fb and stick to us on Twitter. Indication up for the DOH site, General public Health Link. 

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  • What is COVID quarantine guidance for schools in Ohio?

    What is COVID quarantine guidance for schools in Ohio?

    The steering update arrives as the country awaits vaccination acceptance for all those ages 5-11.

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state of Ohio has up to date its quarantine steering for educational institutions when it will come to COVID-19 exposure with the purpose of trying to keep additional students in the classroom. The modifications ended up announced for the duration of a Monday push meeting with Ohio Division of Wellbeing Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff.

    “While vaccination and mask utilization are crucial components of making sure a harmless college environment to aid in-college studying, we’re providing an in-school option to out-of-college quarantine to learners and employees who are uncovered to COVID-19 in university configurations and school-related pursuits,” Dr. Vanderhoff mentioned.

    The adjustments include mask putting on and testing to decrease the opportunity of distribute of COVID-19 and to deliver a safe and sound alternative to out-of-college quarantine.

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    “Faculties are not required to adopt these procedures and mother and father can decide out if they drive,” Dr. Vanderhoff pointed out.

    The new steering has two major focal points.

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    MASK TO Remain

    “It applies to participation in the classroom following a COVID-19 publicity in a faculty placing or a further faculty-linked action,” Dr. Vanderhoff explained. 

    Direct contacts, regardless of vaccination or masking position, could keep on being in the classroom atmosphere if they do the adhering to:

    • Put on a mask for 14 times following their previous day of publicity.
    • Self-check or mum or dad-keep an eye on for symptoms of COVID-19.
    • Isolate and get tested if they start off to experience indicators affiliated with COVID-19.

    College students and team may possibly discontinue these quarantine methods after seven times if they satisfy two essential standards: They really do not produce any signs or symptoms and they check adverse among days five and seven.

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    “Applies to participation in extracurricular functions adhering to exposure in the classroom or college-connected atmosphere,” Dr. Vanderhoff described. “Asymptomatic contacts may possibly keep on to take part in extracurricular activities if they have on a mask when equipped.”

    He reported testing really should be finished on original notification of publicity to COVID-19 and again between days 5 and 7.

    “If they’re detrimental at that time, amongst times 5 and 7, they of system qualify to exam out of quarantine following working day seven and can resume standard actions.”

    The tests can be both a PCR or antigen exam. It must not be an above-the-counter, self-monitored check.

    “School districts really should take into consideration identical-working day tests for athletic competitions where by there’s likely of university-to-university publicity,” Dr. Vanderhoff included.

    Dr. Vanderhoff said these exposed to COVID-19 outside the house of faculty, nonetheless, ought to adhere to regular quarantine recommendations that exist today.

    “As a reminder, individuals who continuously don masks in university and these who are absolutely vaccinated, can currently remain in the classroom if they are exposed to COVID-19 in a university placing.”

    In advance of the 2021-22 university yr commenced, the Ohio Division of Wellbeing issued direction to assist with quarantine choices “after a university student or grownup get in touch with is uncovered to someone with COVID-19 in the classroom location.”

    Associated: Suggestions for staying wholesome while however trick-or-managing in the course of a pandemic

    That earlier released direction recommended different protection protocols in an effort and hard work to minimize publicity and want for quarantine, which incorporated recommending masks for college students and staff members no matter of vaccination position, physical distancing of at minimum three feet, elevated ventilation and enhanced cleaning strategies.

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  • Austin remains in Stage 4 of COVID guidance but that could change next week

    Austin remains in Stage 4 of COVID guidance but that could change next week

    As COVID-19 hospitalizations and new instances proceed to decrease, Austin Community Wellbeing is eyeing a transfer to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 guidance, but is not making the transfer just still.

    Austin-Travis County Well being Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes stated Friday it is possible the space will move to Phase 3 early next week if current developments carry on. But the health and fitness department is also reassessing its steering to choose flu time into account.

    “We are reevaluating our possibility-based direction and taking into account the scenario as it is now and what we’re anticipating will take place as we appear to the effects of unvaccinated people who may well acquire COVID-19 or those who are unvaccinated who might build the flu,” Walkes mentioned all through a news convention. “There will be far more to appear as we finalize these guidance documents.”

    The Austin space is in a much improved place than it was a thirty day period in the past, when ICUs were operating earlier mentioned ability and hundreds — often far more than 1,000 — new scenarios were currently being reported each and every day. Chief Epidemiologist Janet Pichette said APH will report 162 new instances and three new fatalities Friday, and the tests positivity price carries on to decline.

    “Those are all very good signals that we are returning again to a improved place than we were a month in the past,” she reported.

    But now that flu period has started, health and fitness officials across the nation are hoping to prevent a “twindemic” of influenza and COVID-19, which didn’t manifest last yr, very likely due to social distancing and masking actions that were being in place. Some industry experts panic previous year’s gentle flu year could signify this year’s will be a large amount worse mainly because fewer men and women built immunity.

    More flu scenarios put together with the delta variant could overwhelm health and fitness treatment workers, who are by now burnt out and shorter staffed.

    Austin Public Overall health has been encouraging folks to get vaccinated for equally COVID-19 and flu. The vaccines can be supplied at the similar time.

    Pichette reported the vaccines are conveniently readily available in the local community, by pharmacies, doctor’s workplaces and Austin General public Wellness. Techniques employed to sluggish the spread of COVID-19 also work in protecting against the flu, like masking, social distancing and washing fingers normally. All of these initiatives aided the Austin area have a moderate flu period last year.

    “I’m involved that we will be hit tricky with flu if we are not organized,” Pichette claimed. “We need to retain remaining a healthy neighborhood.”

    The wellbeing officers are urging men and women to continue to keep up safety measures, notably when attending massive gatherings, like the Austin City Boundaries Audio Festival, and as they get ready for getaway gatherings in the coming months.

    Walkes mentioned four conditions have been documented so far from those who have attended ACL. The second weekend of the pageant kicks off Friday. Event organizers are demanding attendees to exam negative for COVID-19 or display evidence of vaccination.

    Pichette claims, even now, it is apparent cases were current inside of the group, so persons really should keep vigilant. She said if you have indications of COVID-19, like runny nose, fever or a sore throat, you ought to continue to be household to not location other folks at hazard.

    “It’s just not worthy of it,” she explained.

    Although hospitals are faring improved than they had been a thirty day period back, Walkes warns there are continue to a lot of persons in ICUs and on ventilators who will go on to need to have care for quite some time. She claimed this is due to the fact the delta variant is triggering much more serious sickness than previous variations of the virus. Area hospitals acquired further staff members to enable manage the current surge in COVID sufferers, most of whom were being unvaccinated, but Walkes stated these contracted staffers will be leaving in the coming months.

    “So, it is likely to be even far more crucial for our group to defend by itself and get vaccinated,” Walkes explained.

    So considerably, 71.45{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} of persons suitable for the COVID-19 vaccine in Travis County are fully vaccinated from the virus, in accordance to state details. Williamson County has also crossed the 70{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} mark. In Hays County, 63.4{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} of suitable individuals are entirely vaccinated.

    Approval of a vaccine for persons underneath age 12 could be coming soon. This week, Pfizer asked for the Meals and Drug Administration authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for young children ages 5 to 11.

    When the vaccine is permitted for that age team, Austin Community Health and fitness says it’ll be all set to distribute the vaccine at its clinics around the community and at colleges.

    “We know it can take a exclusive type of nurse to administer a shot to our little tots,” interim APH Director Adrienne Stirrup mentioned. “We’re staffed up, and … we are ready to go.”

    Got a suggestion? Electronic mail Marisa Charpentier at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @marisacharp.

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  • US Unveils Guidance for Federal Vaccine Mandate, Exemptions | Health News

    US Unveils Guidance for Federal Vaccine Mandate, Exemptions | Health News

    By ZEKE MILLER, Connected Press

    WASHINGTON (AP) — With just weeks remaining just before federal employees will have to be vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19, the federal government on Monday outlined procedures for staff to ask for healthcare or spiritual exemptions from President Joe Biden’s mandate.

    The Workplace of Administration and Finances introduced the new guidance Monday afternoon ahead of the Nov. 22 deadline for staff to be entirely vaccinated, outlining distinct professional medical conditions that would warrant an exemption. Below the recommendations, agencies are to immediate workers to get their to start with shot inside two weeks of an exemption ask for becoming denied, or the resolution of a healthcare issue. They also make very clear that federal organizations may deny health-related or religious exemptions if they establish that no other protection protocol is suitable.

    The Biden administration is drawing on Centers for Ailment Manage and Prevention steerage to establish approved healthcare exemptions, which include a background of allergic response to the vaccines. Other circumstances, which includes getting taken care of with monoclonal antibodies or obtaining a history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome, warrant a 90-day hold off in vaccination, in accordance with CDC tips.

    While the CDC endorses that women of all ages who are expecting or are scheduling to turn into pregnant get vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19, the federal authorities will take into consideration requests to delay vaccination while expecting based on the worker’s particular health care situation.

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    Senior administration officials provided The Involved Press with a preview of the new steerage Monday in advance of it was posted by OMB.

    Federal workers looking for exemptions will interact in what officers known as an “interactive process” with their organizations, which will incorporate being requested to offer documentation to assistance the exemption and opportunity lodging. In the event an exemption ask for is turned down, personnel will have two months to get a very first shot, or be subject matter to disciplinary proceedings in accordance with Biden’s get.

    Unvaccinated employees are demanded to put on masks and manage social distancing and will have their means to travel for work curtailed. New tests guidance for all those who are granted exemptions is anticipated to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

    In some conditions, agencies may possibly deny even legitimate exemption requests if they ascertain “that no protection protocol other than vaccination is adequate” presented the character of the employee’s career.

    Underneath CDC guidelines, individuals are only viewed as entirely vaccinated two weeks following their 2nd dose of two-shot mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna or the a person-dose Johnson & Johnson shot — this means most federal personnel have until eventually Nov. 8, at the hottest, to roll up their sleeves to comply with Biden’s purchase.

    In accordance to the new federal advice, neither earlier COVID-19 infection nor an antibody exam can be substituted for vaccination.

    Meanwhile, personal providers with more than 100 workforce will be subject matter to a forthcoming rule from the Occupational Basic safety and Wellness Administration demanding all staff to be vaccinated or get examined weekly. Biden introduced the regulation weeks back, but the company is nonetheless drafting the particulars.

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