Dear UMW Community,
This week the COVID-19 community level remains low, as reported on the CDC tracker. Based on this level of transmission, the CDC’s recommended action is to “Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.”
As you gather for Homecoming this weekend and plan ahead for colder weather, consider the CDC recommendations for protecting yourself and others. There are many ways your actions can help protect you, your roommates and family, and your community from severe illness from COVID-19. Follow the CDC’s recommendations for what to do if you were exposed to COVID-19, and please stay home if you are sick.
UMW continues to evaluate the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with public health guidance and will provide updates to the campus community when there are significant updates from the CDC or an increase in our community levels. We are also monitoring the latest data and information about the spread of monkeypox, and working in partnership with the Rappahannock Area Health District. For information on monkeypox transmission, visit the Virginia Department of Health’s monkeypox website, call the VDH hotline at 877-829-4682, or visit the CDC monkeypox transmission website.
Take care,
UMW’s Public Health Advisory Working Group