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Two physicians discuss how they have tried to protect themselves, their babies and their patients from COVID-19.

Masks or face coverings continue to be required for all vaccinated and unvaccinated Metro Transit riders.

On Monday leaders in St. Louis city and county reinstated mask mandates in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers in the area.

MO/Notify app will let you know if you’ve been near another user who has tested positive.

Washington University has updated its COVID-19 testing guidelines, in accordance with new guidance from the CDC for those who are vaccinated.

The university is reinstating its indoor mask requirement, effective immediately. Read the full policy.

Full vaccination deadline, Town Hall recording, Vaccination FAQs, International travel resumes, Psychiatrist’s tips on “return to normal.”

(July 15, 2021) WashU Med researchers have received $8 million from the NIH for projects studying whether frequent COVID-19 testing can reduce the spread of the virus.

Clay Dunagan, MD, MS, an infectious disease expert at WashU Med and BJC HealthCare’s chief clinical officer, now leads the task force.

(July 15, 2021) A WashU Med study finds that the immune response to the first two COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use is both strong and potentially long-lasting.

The policy update applies to faculty, staff and graduate/professional students. View full policy.

Eva Aagaard, MD, senior administrator for Occupational Health Services and Vice Chancellor for Medical Education, hosted a panel of WashU employees talking about why they chose to get vaccinated and their experience getting the vaccine. View the recording.

The requirement, announced June 15, is based on guidance from health agencies and School of Medicine infectious disease experts.

Read new guidance for how long to use your N95 respirator.

This episode of “Show Me the Science” details how changes in recommendations for masking will be implemented at the university and elsewhere.

Following last week’s updated guidance from the CDC, WashU Med has revised its own COVID-19 activity recommendations — including continued masking in most campus spaces.

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WashU Med has released new guidelines for masking, distancing, events, food & drink, travel and campus visitors. The guidelines are consistent with new university guidelines announced May 19 and provide additional detail. Learn the latest.

Deans Perlmutter and Aagaard provide additional detail on new university protocols for masking, distancing and other safety measures.