COVID case trends, how to respond to negative rapid test in absence of symptoms, quarantine guidelines, Podcast: Why the omicron wave is different
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WashU Med psychiatrist offers tips on transition “back to normal” (Links to an external site)
(July 15, 2021) Jessi Gold, MD, MS, recently participated in a PBS Newshour livestream Q & A on the topic of taking care of your mental health during the transition “back to normal.”
Grant: School-based COVID-19 testing initiative focuses on vulnerable populations (Links to an external site)
(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.
Study: COVID-19 vaccines likely induce strong, persistent immunity (Links to an external site)
(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.
University-sponsored international travel resumes Aug. 1 (Links to an external site)
The policy update applies to faculty, staff and graduate/professional students. View full policy.
COVID-19 vaccine available to kids 12 and up (Links to an external site)
Watch 14-year-old Alexis Portell explain why she wanted to get vaccinated, and schedule your vaccine online.
Podcast: What to make of CDC’s new masking guidelines (Links to an external site)
This episode of “Show Me the Science” details how changes in recommendations for masking will be implemented at the university and elsewhere.
Domestic business travel resumes (Links to an external site)
WashU Med’s updated activity guidelines allow work-related domestic travel to resume. Work-related international travel, though, still requires approval.
WashU Med continues to require masking in most spaces (Links to an external site)
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.
University Announcement: New Campus Protocols, May 19, 2021 (Links to an external site)
Based on new CDC recommendations, the university is changing its protocols for masking, distancing and events. Find out the latest.