WashU Med infectious diseases specialist Steven J. Lawrence, MD, looks back and forward, detailing some of the frustrations, surprises and successes of the past two years as we begin a third year of life in a pandemic.
Author: Washington University School of Medicine
Second booster dose available to eligible employees on Medical Campus
Eligible employees may receive the second booster dose at two convenient locations on the Medical Campus.
Masking required when cluster of COVID-19 infections is identified
If a cluster of COVID-19 infections is identified in a non-clinical area where masking is not currently required but strongly encouraged, all employees in that work area or team will be required to mask until the cluster is resolved.
WashU Med strongly encourages masking in all indoor spaces on Medical Campus
In response to a steady rise in case numbers, WashU Med strongly recommends masking in all indoor, non-private spaces on the Medical Campus.
WashU Med COVID-19 Update: May 5, 2022 (Links to an external site)
WashU Med strongly encourages masking in non-clinical areas, where to get a second booster.
WashU Med COVID-19 Update: April 14, 2022 (Links to an external site)
New guidance for employees who test positive, monoclonal antibody/Evusheld therapies transition to normal operations, additional booster eligibility, Podcast: Long-COVID
Podcast: Long COVID-19 can affect every organ system in the body (Links to an external site)
Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, and Simon Haroutonian, PhD, discuss their findings that suggest COVID-19 infection raises the risk for kidney problems, heart issues, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy and psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
WashU Med adjusts guidance for employees who test positive for COVID-19
The new guidance is effective as of April 11, 2022.
Monoclonal antibody and Evusheld therapies transition to normal operations
Learn more about how the administration of mAb and Evusheld therapies will be impacted.
CDC expands additional booster dose eligibility to people over 50
Boosters are available at the BJC Institute of Health and other locations.